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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Blue Winged Teal , Porcupine Lake , Canada
Rainbow Flight

Species: Blue Winged Teal | Location: Porcupine Lake , Canada

By Melanie Palik

A pair were foraging in a flooded field when a loose dog came up and flushed them. Took the opportunity to practice flight shots.

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Semi pro. Nature photographer, mom, full time manager
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