Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022
Black-bellied Whistling On Duck Box
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Trio of Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks
We had been alerted to the presence of these Black-bellied Whistling Ducks by another visitor to the Wildlife Management Area. Sure enough, they were still hanging out in the same spot.
I walked by them on the dike and they were unfazed.
Their feet are quite adaptable to stand on a variety of uneven surfaces.
These wooden boxes are installed to support breeding Wood Ducks, but the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have been taking them over the last few years.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022
Black-bellied Whistling Duck Pair In Flight
A pair of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks flying by in the first morning light.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
Bird’s Eye View
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, First Light
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were hanging out on a series of snags in the first morning light.
Everyone had their own spot.
And they weren’t alone.
This snag stands in one of the wetland cells created as part of the city’s water reclamation process.
Orlando Wetlands, Florida
April 12, 2022
Ducks in the Marsh Scene
A few Blue-winged Teal were cruising close to my position on a marsh dike.
IÂ had hoped to inch a bit closer and a better angle.
The possible reason for their sudden departure:
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 29, 2021
A Marsh Scene
A look at a big marsh scene that included a small flock of Roseate Spoonbills way off in the air, a closer raft of dabbling ducks and a single White Ibis in the foreground.
A little closer look at the White Ibis.
Usually White Ibis are in constant motion in the water, poking and prodding for food, but this one was just looking around.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 29, 2021
Wood Ducks, Male Showing Bold Plumage
It’s several months until the next mating season but this fellow is already sporting the classic Wood Duck plumage.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 12, 2021
Early Morning Wood Ducks
A group of Wood Ducks had the Alligator ramp to themselves on one recent morning.
Stretching and preening, I saw a few flashes of blue.
In lookout position, this one seemed ready to signal a retreat, one foot over the edge.
But they stayed spread out and stayed for a few photos.
August 31, 2021
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks In Flight
A few of the dozens of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks I saw earlier this week treated me to some fly-bys.
Most interesting was seeing the white wing stripe as they flapped by me.
August 29. 2021