Black-bellied Whistling-Duck family by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 26, 2009

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Spotted this family of Black-bellied Whistling-Duck family this morning, at Green Cay, west of Delray Beach, Florida. My bird field guide says that their year round range is the east and west coasts of Mexico. They are 21 inches (53cm) long. The green coating on the water is Duck Weed. It is a tiny plant that, as you can see, the ducklings are feeding on. Thanks for stopping by, taking a peak and for all your previous comments and favs. Dana

Comments (27)

MrsLubner

11:35PM | Mon, 26 October 2009

Duck weed I know but this duck is new to me. I have seen many different species of duck in my wildlife artistry but not this one and it is really interesting. Your capture of the family is great!

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lizzibell

11:45PM | Mon, 26 October 2009

great capture...

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MagikUnicorn

11:49PM | Mon, 26 October 2009

Great familly capture

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beachzz

12:14AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Almost like they're floating on a green cloud--really unique!!

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PSDuck

2:23AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Hey! My cousins! Great photo! I love to listen to them make calls!

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Katraz

2:35AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Looks like a family day out.

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flora-crassella

2:57AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

what a nice family!!!! Great shot!!!!

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0rest4wicked

3:03AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Good family portrait

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DAVER2112

6:09AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Wonderful capture Dana! :)

MC-Jay-One

6:39AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Great shot!

lucindawind

8:50AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

awww they are so adorable ! lovely shot

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MrsRatbag

9:03AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Great find and capture!

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flavia49

9:55AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

excellent image!

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Meisiekind

10:34AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

How darling Dana!!! What a great find and capture! :)

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tennesseecowgirl

11:26AM | Tue, 27 October 2009

they are so cute.. I hope they stay warm.

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jendellas

1:26PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

I thought you were Jesting when I saw the title :o) Sweet family, & thanks for sharing this new to me duck!!!!!

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durleybeachbum

2:31PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

What a delightful pic!

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A_Joker_B

2:36PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

Great capture!

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BessieB

3:39PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

The real cute factor! A lovely shot

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sandra46

4:23PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

SUPERB SHOT! REALLY CUTE FAMILY

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orig_buggy

4:45PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

how adorable!!

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JaneEden

8:47PM | Tue, 27 October 2009

What a fantastic shot Dana they look such cute ducks, and pleased you told us the pea soup effect was duck weed, and that the little ones are able to feed on it. Thank you for your support of my little feline Halloween stories, I am so happy that you are enjoying them. Tomorrow (Wednesday) there will be the third part, so I hope you have time to take a peek dear friend. hugs Jane xx

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3x3

2:55AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

lovely and sweet shot my friend x

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Richardphotos

10:37AM | Thu, 29 October 2009

they are beautiful. a weed here often takes over ponds and ruins them

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Str4wB34ry

5:32PM | Thu, 29 October 2009

Lovely family scene. Reminds me to post my swan family scene, which I captured a few weeks ago.

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myrrhluz

11:04PM | Fri, 30 October 2009

What pretty little ducks! I like the section of their necks where the feathers change from grey to brown. They seem to have a feast available. Great capture!

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