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Grey Teal
Grey Teal

On 9 November 2024, there were quite a few Grey Teals at the Oak Street Wetland. I managed to get there half an hour after sunrise. The sky was clear but the rising sun gave off a warm golden light – the so called golden hour.

A few Grey Teals swam pass me as I took advantage of the usual break in the reeds to get close to the water’s edge. The camera was held in front of me close to the surface of the water. The resulting photographs was that of the Teals from a low angle.

First: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO400

Second: Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO250

Grey Teal: a common Australian duck

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The Grey Teal is one of the most successful species of ducks in Australia. They can be found in most ponds and lakes. They co-exists with human very well. However, they are a relative large circle of fear. I have not seen a Grey Teal that have approached people even when enticed with food.

This is probably one of the better photographs of the Grey Teal I have taken. The water level at Oak Street Wetland was low. This allow me access to a edge of the pond through in break in the reeds. By holding the camera close to he surface of the water and utilising the fold out screen of the Z9, I manage to capture this image of a Grey Teal in the warm morning light. This was taken on 8 November 2024.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/640s f/6.3 ISO450