Ladies First by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Oct 01, 2007

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This is one of my favourite Ducks, as they have the most endearing way of seemingly showing affection for each other. The White-Faced Whistling Duck pair here I have shown previously, and on this occasion he seemed to be waiting for his lady to go first into the nearby lake! The habitat is still freshwater lakes or reservoirs, with plentiful vegetation, where this duck feeds on seeds and other plant food. This species has a long grey bill, long head and longish legs. It has a white face and crown, and black rear head. The back and wings are dark brown to black, and the underparts are black, although the flanks have fine white barring. The neck is chestnut. All plumages are similar, except that juveniles have a much less contrasted head pattern. This species is gregarious, and at favoured sites, the flocks of a thousand or more birds arriving at dawn are an impressive sight. As the name implies, these are noisy birds with a clear three-note whistling call.

Comments (57)

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toddaking

6:41PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

Great picture. Todd

Valerie-Ducom

6:45PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

Very beautiful picture on these ducks and excellent color and composition ! Good day :)

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Silvra

6:51PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

Fantastische Aufnahme!

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zoren

7:23PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

very nice....!!

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LudyMelltSekher

7:55PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!Wonderful Phtography Congratulations! A million stars from me!***** Have a wonderful Monday. (Thank you so much for your comments) Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy---<---<{@}

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Digitaleagle

8:34PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

Awesome image great compo., detail and clearity.

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SSoffia

8:46PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

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Richardphotos

9:40PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

what an awesome shot.they are beautiful

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tizjezzme

10:38PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

These are beautiful Danny; dont think I've ever seen this kind here in minnesota. Thanks for sharing.

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gargoyle84

11:51PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

Fantastic shot! They are beautiful ducks, and this shot definitely portrays their beauty and gracefulness! Awesome! :^)

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Hawk23

11:52PM | Mon, 01 October 2007

A beautiful pair. Excellent shot Danny !

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lizzibell

2:37AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

beautiful capture...

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sharky_

3:09AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

I don't think she wants to go in? Beautiful capture. Aloha

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tallpindo

5:44AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

What a wonderful commotion even after it settles down to just pairs ambling and floating.

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HighPriest

6:13AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Amazing Work, the DOF and clarity are incredible.

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:39AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Wonderful photo my friend....!!! Splendid and very opportune shot.....!!!!

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Mondwin

7:41AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Really adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

stolta

8:02AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Wonderful image5++

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mickeyrony

8:13AM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Superb and a catch of quite selected sight Bravo and mile mercies with you my friend ((5++))..................................((Superbe et une prise de vue bien choisie .Bravo et mile mercis à toi mon ami((5++))

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Fred255

1:58PM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Such a lovely photo, typical modern gent letting her go in first, just to see if it's too cold!

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lior

3:23PM | Tue, 02 October 2007

Thank you Daniel for explaining:"... it is indeed true ducks esp Mallards are prone to this type of behaviour I too have witnessed this often enough... One reason why I love the Whistling ducks who really do show almost human qualities with females.. Being protective and seemingly caring! Though in nature it is probably not true to assume animal behaviour can be associated with the worst of humanities failings.. We simply do not fully understand whats going on.. Many creatures for example maybe just trying to ensure that the strongest animals are only the ones to mate with to ensure a strong gene pool! Splendid and excellent title>Fav Thank you for sharing, Lior

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alhak

3:44AM | Wed, 03 October 2007

beautiful photo...

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CavalierLady

1:45PM | Wed, 03 October 2007

Another bird I don't believe I've ever seen before. It's always touching to see animals portray human qualities, especially for it's mate. A beautiful shot that is wonderfully lit. They even seem to have kind eyes!

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