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Aug 21-22, Hubby and I enjoyed a little getaway to Delaware, the main reason was birdwatching of course. What else? I read on facebook that there were some Black-bellied Whistling Ducks hanging out on a little neighborhood pond in Clayton Delaware which is only minutes from my favorite Bombay Hook wildlife refuge. I have loved these cute ducks ever since Tex Girl and her blog Run*A*Ranch introduced them on her blog. I think my first sighting of these cute ducks was in Florida.
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1. The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks seemed to have made this pond their home for the summer. They even had some ducklings, you can see in the top right image in the mosaic below.
2. A good sized group of Black-bellied Whistling ducks with some Canada Geese and a few Mallards.
3. The ducklings are growing fast but the adult Black-bellied Whistling duck is staying close by.
4. Other birds in the little pond were the Canada Geese, Mallards and a Great Blue Heron.
5. I believe these two ducks below are the American Black Ducks.
6. Another shot of my favorite Whistling Ducks with the Mallard and Canada Geese.
7. This Black-bellied Whistling Duck seems to be albe to sleep standing up.
8. Another cute Black-bellied Whistling Duck.
9. Another shot of the Black-bellied Whistling ducklings.
10. A Great Blue Heron just walking by!
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64 comments:
Didn't know there are so many different kinds of ducks...they look so cute! Happy Saturday, Eileen!
I love ducks too. Luckily many wild ducks live around Waikiki. We see them flying, and on lawns and in the water features of our buildings too, including ducklings being born. So it's a very lucky thing. Have a beautiful weekend. Eileen, aloha, don't forget to vote
I've also seen the whistling ducks in Florida. I don't remember seeing them at Bombay Hook, but we've only been there once.
Thanks for hosting Saturday Critters... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Hari Om
I'm very fond of waterfowl of all types and thank you for these views! Do they actually whistle? YAM xx
Hari Om
I think Blogger just buried my first comment...if not, ignore this one! It was admiring the views of the ducks and asking if they actually whistle? YAM xx
Wonderful shots.
Good morning, dear Eileen. The feathered friends by the water are numerous. And I'm pleased that I've once again learned a lot about the different species. Isn't it fantastic what nature can achieve?
Thank you for sharing and for hosting. Wish you a wonderful week, greetings by Heidrun
Hello Eileen
The Whistling Ducks are very beautiful. It's strange that they can sleep and stand up. I like ducks!
Take care, and enjoy your weekend!
Beautiful ducks, Great clicks. Thanks a lot for hosting.
Happy Weekend
Interesting idea for a bird/duck to sleep standing! I need to go and see if the ducks are still by river Oker. Once I saw seagulls there (I am pretty sure) - can you explain what seagulls do 300 km / 186 miles away from the ocean?
This happened only once (that I saw them) and it is at least 10 years ago....
I´m wishing you a happy Saturday.
I'll get back to you later! 😊
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos of your trip to Delaware.
The black-bellied whistling duck is my favorite this time.
I wish you a very good weekend.
Greetings Irma
They are certainly beautiful ducks and ducklings. Thanks for sharing.
Wishing you a happy day and a sunny weekend!
All these ducks are looking fabulous
Uma escapadinha com o marido que trouxe belas fotos.
Um amor os patinhos em família.
E a garça linda também!
beijos, lindo fim de semana! chica
I find Whistling Ducks of any species exceptionally appealing. A couple of years ago a Black-bellied Whistling Duck put in an appearance here in Ontario and birders from near and far came to see it. It was quite a celebrity for a while.
Dear Eileen, the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are really beautiful birds. I don't think I've ever seen them anywhere before - if I have, I didn't recognize them. I'm very happy that you were able to see so many of them and their ducklings too! And it's great that you saw some other pretty birds. My favorite photo is under point 6 with the Whistling Ducks in the foreground, the Mallard on the left and the Canada Geese in the background 😊🥰😍.
Have a nice weekend!
All the best from Austria, Traude
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Well, I shall have to look up Delaware! This must be fun to look back on such visits.
Beautiful ducks and photos. Thanks for hosting and have a nice weekend.
I have never travelled for the main purpose of birding, I may need to consider doing that if I want to see species not common to my area. I had not heard of Whistling Ducks before! Thank You for opening my eyes to them!
Lovely selection of duck photos, Eileen (with a heron thrown in for good measure). Thanks for hosting and have a good new week.
...Eileen, yoou sure have lots of water fowl to sure this morning, many varieties that are new to me.Thanks for hosting the party, I wish you a wonderful week.
The whistling ducks are new for me. Thank you for sharing! Beauties indeed.
I love your whistling ducks. They are distinctive looking and cute as well. Except that one who looks like she is preparing to defend her ducklings has temporarily shed her cuteness.
Thank you for hosting.
Awesome shots of the whistling ducks and they always bring back memories of Texwis Girl and her dogs and all the people you and I knew back then. so many are missing now, only a few of us left
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
Yes, they are so many different species of ducks. Many I have never seen. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your critter link and comment.
I love seeing all the ducks and any kind of bird. Hubby and I did vote! Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mae, for your critter link and comment.
The Whistling ducks were seen in a neighborhood outside of the wildlife refuge. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Yam, for your critter link and comment.
Yes, they do make a whistling sound, usually when they take off and land. They have a very cute sound. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Yam! Have a great day!
Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Heidrun, for your critter link and comment.
Nature is beautiful, there are so many species around the world. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
I do love these Whistling Ducks, they are so cute.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your critter link and comment.
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Thank you Iris, for your critter link and comment.
The gulls are found here too, miles from the ocean. I wish I could sleep so easily. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Traude, enjoy your day!
Thank you Irma, for your critter link and comment.
The whistling ducks are my favorite.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your critter link and comment.
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Thank you Roentare, for your critter link and comment.
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Thank you Chica, for your critter link and comment.
I am happy my hubby enjoys nature as much as I do.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you David, for your critter link and comment.
These ducks seem to appear in lots of places, years ago they were in a park in the middle of Baltimore City.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Traude, for your critter link and comment.
You may have seen these Whistling ducks, possibly in Costa Rica. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jenn, for your critter link and comment.
Delaware is a great state for birding, on the East coast.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Bill, for your critter link and comment.
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Thank you Alexandra, for your critter link and comment.
I enjoy looking for the birds everywhere I go.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Nick, for your critter link and comment.
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Thank you Tom, for your critter link and comment.
I always enjoy seeing a nice variety of birds.
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Thank you Marie, for your critter link and comment.
Yes, they are beauties.
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Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Maybe next time you can leave your blog name in your comment.
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Thanks Sandra, I will always associate the Whistling ducks with Texwis Girl. There are many bloggers I am missing!
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
Loved seeing your whistling ducks...a new one for me. Hope someone can see the little bird in my two shots and identify it for me.
Thank you Barb, for your critter link and comment.
I found the birds in your photos.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Whistling ducks!? It is always nice to learn about critters here, Eileen. Hope the last weekend in October is a nice one for you!
We do not get whistling or black ducks around here at all, so it is fun seeing them!
We don't have whistling ducks here so it's interesting to see your photos.
Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jim, for your comment and your visit.
The Whistling Ducks are fun to see and hear.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
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Wonderful nature shots ~ favorite is the sleeping duck standing up ~ thanks, hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Happy weekend!
Thank you Carol, for your critter link and comment.
The sleeping duck is cute.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your critter link and comment.
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How cute are those whistling ducks! Have a wonderful weekend, Eileen, and thank you for providing a space for so many critters! :)
Thank you Maria, I appreciate your link and comment.
I do enjoy seeing everyone's critter photos and post.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend!
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