These Gadwalls were observed in Carrollton’s Nob Hill Greenbelt Park. A group of three male Gadwalls was seen first. They were soon joined by a female Gadwall and then a male and female American Wigeon. These pictures were taken on December 26. The temperature on this day was frigid and there was still snow on the ground from a rare North Texas White Christmas.
![A pair of male Gadwalls.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gadwall-group-001.jpg)
![A closer look at a male Gadwall.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gadwall-group-002.jpg)
![Right to left... a female Gadwall, a female American Wigeon, a male American Wigeon, and three male Gadwalls.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gadwall-group-003.jpg)
![Right to left... a female Gadwall, a female American Wigeon, a male American Wigeon, and a male Gadwall.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gadwall-group-004.jpg)
Observation Details
County | – | Denton |
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City | – | Carrollton | |
Date | – | Dec 26, 2012 | |
Time of Day | – | Morning | |
Temperature | – | Cold (less than 50°F/10°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Recreation-Park | |
Type of Behavior | – | Roaming | |
Gender | – | Mixed | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |