One of the joys of walking in Hermann Park is watching the ducks,
especially my favorites, the Black Bellied Whistling Ducks.
They are so un-ducklike!
They have long legs.
And, they whistle.
Really.
They are so much fun to listen to ... especially when they are eating.
They make me smile and it's hard to beat a smile!
This fella took off just as I clicked.
I'm joining Misty for Camera Critters
And Mary for Mosaic Monday.
Wishing YOU WELL and JOY!
I don't think I have ever heard or heard of a whistling duck. I've been exposed strictly to quackers. But yes, you can't beat a smile, can you?
ReplyDeleteI just love these Whistling ducks. They are so CUTE! Great sighting and photos.
ReplyDeleteThey do have some mighty long legs. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely critters!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Fabulous images...great collages. Wonderful shares...I so enjoyed viewing these photos you've shared.
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Hope you're having a great weekend so far.
I have never seen these before - so cute!
ReplyDeleteCarolina Mts
They certainly are pretty!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard a duck whistle.
Lovely mosaics!
I just want to hug that chubby one in the big photo!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever noticed any in our area. thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love ducks!! We used to live on a piece of property that was right on a man made lake. The lake was full of ducks....one morning we went out back and there were three ducks floating in our swimming pool...I'll never forget that sight. LOL LOL
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Jo
Wow - such gorgeous ducks! Lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots:)
ReplyDeleteI agree! I love watching them too, especially when they hop out of the water and spend an eternity plucking dry each and every feather and then just hop back in as if that effort was fun.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteHow funny! I've never heard of a whistling duck! Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteThey make me smile, too. I like their coloring.
ReplyDeletebeautiful ducks :)
ReplyDeleteHi Snap, what great photos! I have only recently discovered the Whistling Duck, well two years ago really when on a holiday in San Diego when we went to the zoo. So sweet and they certainly do whistle!
ReplyDeleteThey made me smile, too. I am a fan of ducks!
ReplyDeleteI've often wondered what tunes they whistle!
ReplyDeleteHow unusual and so pretty
ReplyDeletex jeanetteann
they looks sexy
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their geeks are so beautiful and pinky. I don't think I have ever heard one. Our ladies quack but have all kinds of interesting tiny noises they make and Mr. Lucky just cronks, not much noise at all. I would love to see these guys. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteYou've got some great shots there! I do love ducks, there's something eminently cute about them, isn't there? Have a lovely Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of whistling ducks before either. Do they really whistle?
ReplyDeleteI saw some of these on TexWisGirl's blog a while back, but I've never seen them here in Southeast Missouri... They're too cute & I'd love to hear their whistle! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat handsome looking birds. Apologies for not calling by to comment very often, time just seems to get swallowed up by real life!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and shots.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
How cool is that. I don't think I've ever seen this type of duck!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these unusual ducks. I'm going to have to Google them now to hear that whistle.
ReplyDeleteJudith
I would love to see one of these...and hear it! How unusual! Great photos! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteI've never seen that duck, they are so cute with their longer legs. Great shots, you got close.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear a duck whistle! ::Jill
ReplyDeleteThey whistle? I had no idea. Your pictures are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhistling ducks are new to me. And how beautiful is that shot of the duck taking off in flight.
ReplyDeleteThey are such elegant looking ducks. I have never seen any like this, nor heard any duck here in New England whistle. Such an enchanting thing.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Omigosh, I've never seen ducks like that. How cute! Thanks for sharing at MM. :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love ducks - there's always a flock at Pondside, and we're regular hosts to migrant wild ducks. I've never heard of whistling ducks, but I'd love to hear one. They certainly are different-looking, except on the water, where they are quite duck-like!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck. Never heard about a whistle. How fun! Your photos are just ducky! I know, I know. lol!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
I love ducks!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week,
Markus
I've not seen or hear of these fellows, I will have to google and see if I can find a clip of them whistling. very cool
ReplyDeleteFunny and beautiful birds.Have a nice week. Greetings from Romania.
ReplyDeleteWhistling ducks. Who knew?
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures! I have never heard of a whistling duck before. I wish there would have been a sound clip so that I could have had a listen. Nicely captured!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I love that last one. Bonus!!
ReplyDeleteDon't they all look dressed up with their red beak and feet. V
ReplyDeleteAre they not all oh so sweet!
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