Alexf24

Whistling duck

#Birds #photography #wildphotography #birdphotography #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife

Jun 3 at 11:03pmWeb
Show threadHereForWardenskeJun 4
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Show threadLukeJun 4

@HereForWardenske I feel like this is photoshopped. The legs look like they are from a gull.

Edit: this was pretty insensitive to the OP. It was not my intent. My apologies.

Show threadRoy -- the dull oneJun 4

@LukeWardensky @HereForWardenske
@alexf24

I think this is a legitimate, un-modified photo. They are very unusual ducks, and their legs and feet reflect the unusual adaptation to being ducks at home in water AND nesting high up in holes in trees. Their distinct whistling call, as a flock of them fly together, is unique and beautiful.

Thanks, Alexf24, for a rare photo that shows one of them, perched, very clearly. Beautiful!

Show threadAlexf24Jun 4

@LukeWardensky @HereForWardenske Of course it is real sir.

I have been a photographer for over 50 years! All images I post are mine, and are real.

If you have never seen a Whistling Duck, please look it up. That's what they look like, feet and all!

Show threadHereForWardenskeJun 4
@alexf24 @LukeWardensky Haha this reminds me of when we would see animals when we’re out on adventure and I would say “looks fake”. Some animals really do look unreal
Show threadHereForWardenskeJun 4
@LukeWardensky also, I was more focused on the cool slicked back brown hair haha