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Whistling Duck? - 08-17-2010, 09:21 PM


I needed to shoot something today, so I took my 100-400 down to Nelson Park to shoot some ducks. This guy looked different from the rest. I don't know much about ducks. Is this a Whistling Duck?

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08-17-2010, 09:46 PM


Can't help with the ID, but I like the image with the reflection.

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08-17-2010, 10:15 PM


Yup, Black Bellied Whistling Duck. And a nice shot of it, good job Jill.

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08-17-2010, 10:43 PM


Thanks, John and Dan. It looked like the whistling duck picture in my bird book, but I wasn't sure.

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08-17-2010, 10:56 PM


Nice catch! One of my favorite birds.

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08-18-2010, 05:51 AM


Excellent shot Jill. I like the reflection.

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08-18-2010, 09:24 AM


Nice Shot, Nice Reflection and nice light!!!
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08-18-2010, 09:42 AM


Nice shot Jill. I have to agree with the comments above. I like the reflection.

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08-18-2010, 10:42 AM


Looks like a whistler to me...great job on this Jill...

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Love that backward glance...

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08-18-2010, 03:12 PM


Thanks Bruce, Ken, Johnny, Jerome, Ron, and Patti. I appreciate your comments.

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