Adult Black-bellied Whistling Ducks
These Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were photographed early last night at almost dusk, on Lake Paradise at Swartz Park and also at Boone Park, here in The Villages, Florida.
The ducklings were all in a line behind Mom and Dad. Those babies are adorable with their dark blue-grey bills and feet. Mom and Dad have the distinctive coral orange-pink bills and feet. This family is among a small flock on the lake.
I think perhaps a resident offers duck chow but I do not know that for a fact. I believe this flock was also here last year. The “Whistlers” come and go from around The Villages, FL. These ducks love eating aquatic insects, tiny fish, aquatic vegetation, tadpoles, worms, and of course, grain. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the slightly larger version of the photo. Enjoy!
Adult Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Juvenile and Adult Black-bellied Whistling Ducks
The Whistler Family
Comments on: "Waterfowl Wednesday: “Whistlers”" (6)
Hello, I just love these cute ducks. Great photos, I especially love the top photo. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
Hi Eileen, I am glad you enjoy the whistlers! I know you often get to marshes and lakes where many wild ducks are. The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are very beautiful and fun to watch. Have a great day tomorrow!!
That’s a great shot of the whole family in a column!
Hi Montucky, Thanks! I had a great time last evening at twilight – even saw a Belted Kingfisher which is a rare bird here! Have a fine Thursday tomorrow!
i adore these quirky characters.
Hi Tex, You are the reigning queen of whistling duck wildlife watchers! Have an outstanding Thursday tomorrow!