I took this photo on Highway Z on my drive to the Horicon Marsh.  Autumn is so beautiful in Wisconsin.

The Trumpeter Swans are growing and continuing to enjoy swimming in an area near the auto tour.

Some of the trees are at their peak and putting on a spectacular show.

This Green-winged Teal looks a bit rough due to molting.  The Green-winged Teal is the smallest dabbling duck in North America.

They also enjoy Ballet.

This is the pretty female Green-winged Teal.

I love the interaction between the Green-winged Teal and the Canada Goose.

I believe these are Adult nonbreeding Dowitchers.  The tiger striping on their tales is an identifying feature.  It is amazing that standing on one foot is restful!

This female Northern Pintail enjoys chatting and swimming.

Swimming only briefly, the Lesser Yellowlegs took off shortly after I arrived.

Autumn is a great time to view birds that are migrating through the Horicon Marsh.  What do you think this one is?

Here is another view.  I would love to hear what you think in the comments section.

Comment:  Jerry asked a great question in the comments area.  What is a dabbling duck?  Dabblers feed on the surface of the water by opening their beaks to filter out tiny organisms.  They may also tip up, leaving their legs and tails in the air.  They don’t like to submerge their whole body.  These include Canada Geese, Trumpeter Swans, and Wood Ducks.  Divers, on the other hand, dive underwater to feed.  These include Pied-billed Grebes and Ruddy Ducks.