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Odd Bird Out

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We love ducks, even domestic ducks, on An Island Walk.

Odd Bird Out

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Balkan Beat Box - Cha Cha

We love ducks, even domestic ducks, on An Island Walk.

comments (19)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 19 Apr 2010, 01:53
Ooops!

I wonder if Turkey Lurky has learned to "quack".
Mary MacADNski: Turkey Lurkey's name is Dinner. He hung out with the ducks all summer and I believe he's gone now. I haven't visited this farm since early autumn.
Well, there goes the neighborhood... smile
Mary MacADNski: LOL The turkey's name was Dinner.
  • Helen
  • United States
  • 19 Apr 2010, 07:57
I have a parrot who talks in Donald Ducks voice ... wonder what she would sound like if we lived near these handsome fellows!!
Mary MacADNski: That must be funny - or annoying. I love the sounds ducks make.
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 19 Apr 2010, 07:58
Oooh l love ducks as well Mary....eating anyway
Mary MacADNski: We used to eat them when I raised them but had to stop as the kids would cry. They would say, "Is it Daisy? Is it Dylan?" They were too much like pets and couldn't stand to eat them. it didn't bother me at all.
  • Alan
  • Somewhere on the Isle of Skye
  • 19 Apr 2010, 08:00
LOL.. yes a few more ducks here in in my image yesterday! Such amusing birds.
Mary MacADNski: I love them. Ducks can't help but make you smile.
which one is the leader you wonder
Mary MacADNski: I raised ducks for years. They don't have a leader. If anything, the person who cares for them is their leader.
  • vintage
  • Brisbane Australia
  • 19 Apr 2010, 09:14
wonderful bird to photograph and you have done it very well
Mary MacADNski: Ducks are really great to photograph. I love them a lot!
This made me smile, its a lovely shot Mary smile
Mary MacADNski: Ducks always make me smile, Linda. They are by far my favorite birds.
They all noticed you without exception Mary. Great capture!
Mary MacADNski: Domestic ducks are happy creatures and like dogs, are always happy to see you.
LOL!! great fun
Mary MacADNski: Aren't ducks the best to give a smile. Domestic ducks are like dogs and always happy to see you.
There is something really likeable about ducks and I don't mean the flavour, they are not a meat I particularly enjoy.
Mary MacADNski: I love them a lot. I raised ducks for years and every moment was enjoyable. I still get to watch wild ducks on my pond and I know of at least one nesting at the moment. There are two drakes hanging out together so I am assuming there are two nests but have only located one.
Lovely.
Mary MacADNski: Ducks are special.
All eyes were on you Mary. There is a nice variety here. Are they or were they yours?
Mary MacADNski: No, I stopped raising ducks in the nineties but love to visit this farm with their donkey, horses, heritage breed pigs, ducks, hens, and one turkey.
These fine looking duckies don't seem the least bit put out by his joining the group. Peaceful coexistence in the barnyard is a wonderful thing to witness. Lovely shot, Mary.
Mary MacADNski: There were hens here too but are outside the shot. Everyone has free range in this remote farm. The ducks always make me happy as I raised them for years and they are always glad to see you - like dogs.
Ah..yes..the redhead trying to get in on the act..Well caught Mary.
Mary MacADNski: Don't we all know red heads like that?
lol....a very nice capture Mary. the "lurker" there is great smile
Mary MacADNski: Everyone got along great. There were hens amongst the menagerie as well but out of the shot.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 19 Apr 2010, 20:49
One of these ducks looks like my grandma's turkey. smile
Mary MacADNski: You're right, Louis. There is quite a menagerie on this little farm.
This could be called a multi-ethnic gathering. Nice shot.
Mary MacADNski: Aren't they something? I love ducks!!!
Very handsome. Very glad to see them so be careful.
Mary MacADNski: Los patos son siempre felices e interesados en los visitantes.

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