Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Whistlers on Wednesday 14
It is time to start up with the Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, again. They've been here every day for about 2 weeks, now. Actually, a small flock stayed in the area through winter (a first) without migrating south. I saw them fly over in late November, then they stopped in in early January - that's when these photos were taken.
Normally, they leave our area in September/October and head to South Texas or Mexico for the winter until they return to our area between February/April. Now it seems, they just might stay around more.
You'll be seeing more of these guys here, I'm sure. :)
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I love how they are all in a row on the branch.
They are beautiful ducks, such a delight that they came en masse!
Have to read up on them too.
An interesting hybrid looking breed
Talking about whistling; it's about five thirty am here right now and I can here my friendly flock outside harmoniously calling me to fill their feeders. They'll be hard pressed to find food otherwise around here for the next few days. We were pummeled with ten to twelve inches of snow here in northern Indiana.
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I call these TexWis' signature visitors . . . thanks for the smiles . . .
How cool, Tex! They must just love your place and not want to leave. Lucky you, I would be happy to see these cuties every day!
love. love. love. the soft, subtle grays and browns with the pink of those cute little legs and feet!! beautiful colors. blessings ~ tanna
i like the one with the v shapped winged dismount
What fun to see a flock of them on the tree branches.
Oh~ I just LOVE their pink feet!! :)
You are so blessed.. love these whistlers! I want some!! Thanks for sharing so we can enjoy them too! -Tammy
I always think of the song Whistle while you work when I see them
How nice those sweet faces stayed around and now more have returned. They have such a whimsical look about them. Since they are there Tex, Spring has got to be near!
Looks like a convention! I've read recently that the changing weather patterns are changing migration patterns of many different species.
Great pictures. My husbands office is all about ducks. I don't believe I have seen these before.
Great. I'm learning a lot from my birding blogger friends.
Great shots! Your variety of birds is simply amazing!
There's so many of them! A cold tree is the place to be.
They are the colours of Autumn. Lovely. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
I think we are turning into Mexico....weather, birds and all! So, these birds have taken karate, huh? Who taught them to whistle?
So glad your beloved whistlers are back! I love the 4th pic down - I did a double take :-)
Love that beautiful brown! You got a couple of great action shots there, too.
They are so neat. Bet you feel it's an honor that they picked you place to stay for the winter.
Looks like they knew you were admiring them, so they stayed around to be appreciated. Thanks for sharing your whistlers with me! :-)
YAYYY! I love these guys..really gorgeous.
Ducks in trees? I had no idea. I love seeing the wildlife you have in Texas - and I'm jealous that March is Spring for you!
I have never seen this duck. BEAUTIFUL!
I must show my bird loving student. I saw the web cam hummingbird on another blog. Fascinating! Have you looked?
They like Texas : ) More photos of these are always welcome.
Just love that 4th shot where he's coming in for a landing! What a great capture!
Love the wing shots! So awesome that they consider your place home. Such cute little things.
Nice pictures showing of "ducks" - great that they are back again :) Hanne Bente
Yay- I love the whistlers!
They are beautiful. I love the contrast of the coral-colored beak against their black feathers. It makes them appear festive and happy.
So many ducks in a tree, beautiful!
nice day
Crissi
I love seeing all these cute ducks out on a limb.
Absolutly great pictures of all the ducks sitting in the tree......your always at the right place at the right time, great pictures, Francine.
I will never get over the fact that these are DUCKS and yet hang out in the trees! It is just wrong somehow! LOL
I love those Whistlers!
I love this series of photos. The whistlers are great.
Beautiful ducks, looks like they're made from deer fur.
How cute are they! You should take a video one day so we can hear them.
They really are my favorites, what fun characters no matter where they're sitting! :-)
They crack me up sitting in the trees like that. I think they must be smarter than the average duck. Do people hunt them?
I am so glad they are back. I can't wait to see more pictures. I just love those pink feet.
Quite a cluster of "quacks" for the day! Pretty classy shoes they're wearing, too!
They know where there is easy living!
I really like how you capture all these great bird shots.
Tex pop over here and take a look at this. http://studiohyde.blogspot.co.uk I know you too love horses. Bet you can't watch it without a tear in your eye. Just a brilliant uplifting rescue.
Best wishes Molly
Since these guys are regular returnees and provided so much entertainment for you and your followerers, isn't it about time you gave each a name?
YAY for Whistler posts!!
I can't say that I blame them for not going further south for the winter, they've got it GOOD there at the Run*A*Round!! :)
I always enjoying seeing these beauties.
They are lovely Teresa!
I am in love with Whistler Ducks. They are the coolest ducks going. One of these days, I will see them in person. Meanwhile, I won't complain any time you decide to post pics of them.
A lot of birds are changing their migratory habits with the way the weather has been.
Luck you to see so many whistlers in tree- great captures of your fav ducks Tex.
First, congrats on the POTW win for the roadrunner pics. Well deserved! Second, loving these pretty ducks in the tree. You must've made them feel very welcome so they decided to stay. Lucky you!
I have faith that you could draw a sandhill crane with no problem at all Theresa ~:>)
I'm glad they were back in January,
perhaps they will stay permanently
now.They certainly look as though they are at home at your place,... part of the landscape infact. They are such fun birds to see.
I'm glad they were back in January,
perhaps they will stay permanently
now.They certainly look as though they are at home at your place,... part of the landscape infact. They are such fun birds to see.
Ducks have such a serene sweetness to their faces. I can see why you love these guys so much.
They blend in with the background. I remember I thought I saw two around here but not at our tank.
Those ducks are just so cool..... and their PINK feet make me smile :)
HI Teresa...Those guys just make me giggle and, smile!! : )))
Grace
Goodie, I love these guys!
I don't think I've ever seen these in person! You have such a great variety of wildlife around you.
Beautiful!!
xoxo
Love the fifth, middle, photo with the V's. All so pretty!
My gosh -- I knew (of course;>)) that you had these ducks on the run-a-round, but I had no idea of how many. That tree branch shot is fantastic.
Like lovely tree ornaments! They are such great ducks!
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Wow I love this I never knew ducks sat in trees. Strange eh I thought I knew everything:) Have a good day Tex. B
they look so pretty lined up perfectly on the tree branch. if i were looking for ducks, i don't think i would look up. i guess they all have different patterns.
those pink feet are just too cute, if they were swimming we would not get to see them!!
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Great Duck pictures!
Greetings
Angela
So these characters have a very short migration. Many birds are now surprising us by not migrating.
Love these ducks. Kinda fun how they all line up and share the branch. You'll have fun photographing them again.
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They are beautiful, you have to admire at home. Yours.
T, good to see these guys again! They still make me laugh seeing them sitting in a tree like that!
I know this is crazy but the first thing I thought about is they could teach us a few things about friendship...They are all standing so close together in in such perfect lines.....I would love to hear them whistle...
Oh they are back! These sweet looking birds! :))
WOW - are they gorgeous. Another WI girl here - guess those ducks don't visit us because we've never seen them.
Wonderful photos, I love those ducks on the tree, I have always been in the water. Greetings.
Never SEEN a flock O ducks in a tree!
Willya look at that!
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Oh how neat that these guys decided to spend the whole winter with you. You have some of the most interesting "critters" at your place.
I love these guys!
They are adorable!
Fascinating. I have never seen these ducks before. Cool shots. MB
Yeah!!! My favourite duck pictures are back.I enjoy seeing these guys through your pictures.
I wish you'd send them down my way- I just love them!
My favourites again, great!!
lucky you they're not in any great rush this year. I guess they're wondering why they'd want to leave?
They are my absolute faves, and I le the way they line up on the tree limb.
Handsome flock of the returning Whistlers. They know where the easy pickins' are!
They're so cute! Great action shots :)
They're back.... my favorites are the fourth and fifth shot. :)
haha! They still crack me up! I love how they sit on tree branches! That's not something I see here and it makes me laugh!
Beautiful. I love the ones that look like you've 'frozen' them in flight. Great pictures - you do good work.
Very beautiful ducks Tex!Amazing pictures!!Great captures too!Have a lovely evening!
Dimi..
Great pictures of the Whistling Ducks. There are alot of them, aren't there?
Hugs,
Betsy
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don't usually see ducks in trees around here....kinda funny looking. They look like little wooden toys. Will be fun to see some close-range shots of these interesting looking birds.
Great photos! That's really cool how they line up like that.
Those are the only ducks I've ever seen in a tree! Vultures roosting, yes...ducks no...:)JP
Big smiles:@)
I LOVE that they are back!
Love seeing them! :)
Haven't seen this duck before...and don't think I have seen ducks in a tree?
They are amazing!!!!
Cheers from Cottage Country!
These ducks kind of grow on you.
These are really lovely birds. Great photos, my friend.
Two weeks! You've been holding out on us! Glad to see they're back.
Somebody said they thought of these are your signature visitors -I like that. :)
Wish them and their little pink feet were in my backyard. :)
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Thanks for coming by.
JB
Awesome shot all lined up.
These are beautiful ducks! I love how they are all posing for you - in a tree of all things! You take the best photos! xx
Good on you Whistlers. Excellent photos.
These are great shots. How nice.
Greetings.
We have a commercial that has all his ducks in a row. This reminds me of the commercial these ducks. Never seen these kind in Canada.
The one duck was faced the other way then finally he was in a row facing the others in the commercial.
These are amazing photos! I need to go look them up and learn about them. I love your photos!
looks like a photo for a riddle .. how many whistlers does it take to overload a branch?
love those cute lil orange beaked dudes =)
Are these geese just in the tree???
What special to see. I also have these geese (or ducks are) never seen.
Wow, they look so swell together, so many of them!
I'm in awe of them & of you, again...I love their changing formations...Aren't they a crew, all together like that!
Good to have them back again. The cutest ducks I ever seen :)
Good to have them back again. The cutest ducks I ever seen :)
awww!!
oh my gosh, these ducks are sooo cute!
Love these!
I love your Whistlers!! I'm so glad I kept scrolling!!
So glad you've changed to pop up comments :)
I just love these birds....love the last two shots, too.
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