These little Black-bellied Whistling Duck babies have just hatched over the past few days!
Their very protective parents venture beyond the dense marsh grass to guide the ducklings out into a more open space right next to the boardwalk!
These little Black-bellied Whistling Duck babies have just hatched over the past few days!
Their very protective parents venture beyond the dense marsh grass to guide the ducklings out into a more open space right next to the boardwalk!
Birder's Journey 
one cannot deny their incredible cuteness!
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Absolutely, Berny!☺️
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Like ladybird ducks with the spots on their backs! So cute and so busy!
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Yes, Carol! Exactly the comparison that my daughter just made when she saw them.
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Interesting we made the same comparison! 🐞
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What interesting color patterns on the ducklings—they look like spotted balls. I would think that would make them more obvious to predators but apparently not.
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Good question, Sue. I imagine their coloring helps with camouflaged in the dense marsh foliage.
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🌿 In verdant marshes, where reeds do sway 🌿 Tiny BBWD ducklings take their first day ☺️ With parents watchful, a gentle way
🕊️ Beyond the grasses, they take their stride 🌳 Through dense foliage, they make their pride 🌳 And waddle forth, with feathers bright 🌳 And eyes that shine, like stars in flight
☀️ To open spaces, where the sun does play 🌆 Right next to the boardwalk, a scenic stay 🌈 Where nature’s wonders, on full display 🐥 These Black-bellied Whistling Ducklings, in their prime way
🕰️ With parents proud, their journey’s just in time 🕰️ And as they grow, their stories will chime 📸 A birder’s delight, a wondrous rhyme 📸 And memories that will forever shine
🌟 In this marshy haven, where life takes flight 🌟 And fills the heart with joy and delight 🌟 And though they’ll wander, they’ll always stay 🌟 In this place, where their journey began today
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Lovely rhyming verse, Yishai! Yes, they are definitely a birders delight. ☺️
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They’re beautiful! Their baby colors are too. Great sighting and videos, BJ!
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We know they always appear about this time of year, And they are a delight to the eyes and ears!
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Oh, what a lovely encounter! I think these cute little babies must have put big smiles on everyone’s faces! 🙂
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I assure you they did, Ann!! They are always a treat 🐝
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It is not a word I use often, but they are truly cute.
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Yes, indisputably cute. ☺️ Glad you like them, Michael!
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Great footage!
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iPhone video works in a pinch!😉
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OMG–so precious. Thank you for sharing the cuteness. 🙂
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My pleasure, Tanja. They’re irresistible.
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Charming
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Thanks so much, Sherry.
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Pretty much defines “adorable”.
Spring is fun.
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Absolutely 😉. Do you have nesting whistling ducks in your area now?
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Ooh… how lovely 💗 Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for your visit, Amy!☺️
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Absolutely adorable! I loved that you recorded it, BJ, because we got to hear their little murmurings. Beautiful and vibrant little ones. This was a delight, thank you.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed the ducklings, Jet! Always a pleasure hearing from you.
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How adorable!
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They are the cutest!
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