Friday, June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

We are known as Cinnamon Teals
Males are much easier to spot
When we are breeding we have a rich chestnut color
Our eyes always look like Cinnamon Red Hots
(Whether we are breeding or not.)

Thanks to today's special guest photographer, David Simpson!

Location: Lake Cochise, Wilcox, AZ

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cinnamon_Teal/id

https://www.ferraracandyshopusa.com/brands/red-hots

Photo © 2025 David Simpson and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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