The Quiet Duck by danob
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To the untutored ear it might just sound like a load of quacking, but British researchers have discovered that the country's ducks, much like its people, have distinct regional accents.
Ducks from London make a rougher sound which resembles shouting so that fellow birds can hear them above the hubbub of city life, whereas their country cousins make a softer sound, the study found.
The differences were uncovered after academics at London's Middlesex University recorded the calls of ducks at a city farm in the capital and at a tranquil location in Cornwall, southwest England, the Guardian newspaper said.
There was a clear difference in sound, English language lecturer Victoria de Rijke told the paper, with the London ducks "much louder and (more) vocally excitable".
"The Cornish ducks made longer and more relaxed sounds, much more chilled out. The cockney [London] quack is like a shout and a laugh, whereas the Cornish ducks sound more like they are giggling," she said.
Had to laugh at this one seems life in the country is quieter for more than one reason!!
Comments (43)
short_ribs
Excellent shot mate! The eye on this one is pretty awesome! Though it looks like the kind of duck that will chase ya :S LOL Excellent photography! Thanks for sharing! :)
nathalie06
Incredible this difference between the sounds they made ! As if there was an adaptation to an environment or another. Anyway, this little Duck is so lovely with a very nice red color. His eye is very impressive, very serious ;o)))). Another portrait rich in details and a superb quality Danny. Have a nice evening. Hugs.
kenwas
The many benefits of the country life! Fine shot.
nattarious
WOW Daniel!!!!!!!! This is so awesome little ducky! The details are so amazing also your POV/DOF came out just ecxellent!! Thank you for the upload and have a nice day JOE
SoulSearcherr
how sweet is that..S
MrsLubner
Oh, my! You are doing such wonderful things with animals these days! Every photo a winner. And this is no exception. Beautiful duck with great clarity and view! Very nice.
creanum
Good shot!!!!!
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwww, this eyes!!!!!!!!!!! I like very much this one and his color is very impressiv!!! Good day and hugs :D
iaacf
An excellent capture of this 'Quiet Duck'. I wasn't able till now to find out what it is called in Dutch or even Latin.. but...maybe you can help me out here ... please :-)
Onslow
Great anecdote to go with your superb image !
vlaaitje
you must see this in full size!! Amazing sharpness and detail...wonderful colours...and such a shining feathers..perfect !!
Dianthus
Excellent image and detail. :)
tommorules
Excellent! LOL! Derby ducks wear large, hoopy earings, a fat-roll around the waist, and are generally followed by a troupe of aggressive-looking ducklings of various shades & ages. All can be frequently hear issuing the call "am ah bovvered?"
TwoPynts
A quiet duck is the best kind of duck if ya ask me. We have some muscogees in the lake behind my house and they can cause quite a racket! Very interesting info and a great capture.
Loloe
Superb capture of this lovely duck, great clarity and colours! it would have been even more perfect with the whole reflection. Have a great evening!!! Bravo!!!
drag
This duck has a LO!Ok in its eye I don't trust:0) But ducks are my husbands lucky charm and this one is wonderful.
Nath06
Splendid capture , really perfect!!! Bravo :)
BorisB
The duck is taking a strong look at the photographer ;-) Very impressive and nice reflections, wonderful dof!.
romanceworks
LOL...even the ducks are quieter. Such beautiful soft colors and feathers on this country quacker. CC
wingnut55
Ferruginous Duck, i think.
danob
Yes I usually give details but that story took over The old name for this species was White-eyed Pochard but it was rightly considered that the reddish colouring of the bird's plumage was a more distinctive feature than the colour of its eyes
kansas
Great shot. Love his color. Interesting about the sound these various duck make.
Biffowitz
Fabulous details, of course I am talking about both the image and the info!
nongo
Such amazing eyes!!!!! Love your info always!!!! I think the ducks in the city only have one choice, and that is to be louder, or not heard at all... Excellent work Danny!!!!!!!
erskogly
I read about the shouting ducks somewhere - no wonder really, if you have to shout to be heard you're pretty much out of options... Beautiful crisp and detailed as usual.
Gor111
Oh what a beautiful animal shot! Lovely how you got this cute looking duck! Love her small round sharp eye! Excellent posting!!!
kimariehere
WOW!! he is beautiful!!! brilliant capture and color so crips and clear !! PERFECT!
CavalierLady
I've enjoyed all your notes about the animals you share with us, but this one takes the cake! Thanks for the smile. :) ... and the image is a fine one.
GiveMe
A perfect shot as usual. Im always amazed at the clarity, sharpness and detail of your shots. :^)
pjaj
Excellent photography Danny!!!