El Paso county Garganey(?) and Virginia Rail

[kickback]

I think I saw a Garganey and I definitely saw a Virginia rail at the Fountain Creek Nature center today, they were right next to each other. Also saw a Black-crowned night heron.

I would appreciate feedback on whether I am correct about the Garganey

Garganey(?) picture

http://www.avoapples.com/birds/_MG_6024_a.JPG

Virginia rail picture

http://www.avoapples.com/birds/_MG_6016_cr.jpg

Thanks,

Bill

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[dean shoup]

Bill,
Do you have any more photos of the possible Garganey? Have you received any feedback yet?
Dean Shoup
Aurora, CO

[Christian Nunes]

Variations of the domestic Mallard display a cheek stripe like this. The dark brown plumage with limited pale edges to the mantle feathers and the greenish bill are at odds with a Garganey.

Christian Nunes
Lyons, CO

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[kickback]

I agree that this is a mallard with an "interesting" facial pattern. Very close examination of the pictures I took shows a blue patch near the tail and some blue fringes in the feathers.

Thanks for all of the feedback

Bill