Today I got a call about a Cinnamon Teal in Todd County at the Eagle Bend Sewage Ponds. I arrived there this evening, and in the rain and wind I refound the Teal. At first glance it appeared to be a Cinnamon Teal, but after I set up my scope, I started to see things that didn't fit a pure individual. There was a slight patch of white in front of the eye that seemed to form a moon shape like a Blue-winged Teal would have, but not as obvious as a BW Teal's would be. Also, the bird seemed to have the overall shape of a blue-winged, with a bill that was smaller than I would expect on a Cinnamon Teal. Also, it was overcast, and the bird was far away, but it appeared as if there were small black dots along its sides, but I couldn't tell for sure. There was no white spot on the flanks/rear where a Blue-winged teal would have one. Tomorrow I'm hoping for better weather so I can get a better look at it. I fear my first non-regular in Todd will have to wait until yet another day.
Ben Fritchman -Finally done with finals and back in Long Prairie for the summer!
