JohnRich 4 #1 August 9, 2005 Okay, I know this is a weird request. But I'm always amazed at the wide diversity of life experiences amongst the members here, and the vast range of knowledge on different subjects. So I thought I would give this a try. Skydive Houston has a small group of ducks that live on the grounds. They seem to come out in the late afternoon and fly around in a small group. I love to holler out "Duck!" and watch everyone duck their heads, thinking they're about to be hit by some low canopy swooper, only to realize I'm talking about waterfowl. Yeah, that's kinda cruel, but what the heck. Anyway, I'd like to know if anyone can identify what type of ducks these are. I did some internet research, and couldn't find a duck picture that looks like these. Any quacker experts out there? Photos attached. The pictures are kind of small, but that's as close as I could get, and I don't have much zoom on my camera. The first photo has one perched on a post, and one on the ground. The second photo shows them in-flight, where a distinctive white stripe shows up on their wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 August 9, 2005 It's a bit hard to identify them by name cuz we canard-ly see their faces.... Sorry John, it's been a long day .... I'll get my coat. Blues. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #3 August 9, 2005 You quack me up! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #4 August 9, 2005 It's kind of hard to see but they could be mallard drakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #5 August 9, 2005 Those are black bellied whistling ducks. You can read more about them HERE Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #6 August 9, 2005 QuoteThose are black bellied whistling ducks. You can read more about them HERE So are you going to bill John for your services? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #7 August 9, 2005 Hell, I don't know a thing about ducks, but please, can I borrow the "Duck1" shot for my "funny-pics" section? Chronistin (Home @ http://www.fallschirmspringer.net/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 August 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteThose are black bellied whistling ducks. You can read more about them HERE So are you going to bill John for your services? Hmmm. . . Nah, i might need some ballistics data one day and i don't want him to charge me for it. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airbender 0 #9 August 9, 2005 Have you ever noticed that ducks fly in a v shape and sometimes one side is longer than the other? Do you know why that is?................. More ducks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #10 August 9, 2005 QuoteHave you ever noticed that ducks fly in a v shape and sometimes one side is longer than the other? Do you know why that is?................. Cause i'm slow and i didn't get my shotgun up till they were almost gone? More ducks. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeG 0 #11 August 9, 2005 Yes I do know why...._________________________________________ "Knowledge is Power!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeG 0 #12 August 9, 2005 OK OK, Its for energy conservation and visual reassurance according to "scientists" whoever they may be..._________________________________________ "Knowledge is Power!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 August 9, 2005 QuoteThose are black bellied whistling ducks. You can read more about them HERE __________________________________________ Very Good! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #14 August 9, 2005 Are they for sale? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #15 August 9, 2005 QuoteYou quack me up! gag!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #16 August 10, 2005 What's with the sign that says "No Alcohol on Drop Zone" WTF??? Sounds like a "beer emergency"Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #17 August 10, 2005 Bill Musgrave, Akili Smith, Joey Harrington......oh, Opps, U Mean Real Ducks, Like The Animals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #18 August 10, 2005 QuoteThose are black bellied whistling ducks. By gosh, you've done it! Thanks for that I.D. Now I'm going to have to pay more attention and see if I can hear them whistle. So, where does your duck expertise come from? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 August 10, 2005 QuoteHell, I don't know a thing about ducks, but please, can I borrow the "Duck1" shot for my "funny-pics" section? That *would* make a good "caption this photo" entry... Feel free to use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #20 August 10, 2005 QuoteAre they for sale? Um, sure. Just pay me $20 and I'll let you try and catch them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #21 August 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteAre they for sale? Um, sure. Just pay me $20 and I'll let you try and catch them. I wasn't serious, but no one got it! Wingnut! Get yer ass in here! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #22 August 10, 2005 QuoteWhat's with the sign that says "No Alcohol on Drop Zone" WTF??? That's to keep the whuffo's from drinking in the spectator area. It only applies while flight operations are in progress, of course. After the last load, we break out the drinks as fast as anyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #23 August 10, 2005 QuoteBy gosh, you've done it! Thanks for that I.D. Now I'm going to have to pay more attention and see if I can hear them whistle. So, where does your duck expertise come from? Thanks! You're welcome. I wouldn't call it expertise, i took several wildlife management classes in my college years. I actually had to teach wildlife identification to high school ag students. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 August 10, 2005 Quotei took several wildlife management classes in my college years. I actually had to teach wildlife identification to high school ag students. Cool. All that college edurcasion finally paid off! Unrelated question: What's with the thumbnail pictures used by you and Fireflytx? They are very similar 60's-type "troll" dolls, with yours in blue and hers in pink. Is that intentional, or coincidence. (Image attached) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #25 August 11, 2005 QuoteUm, sure. Just pay me $20 and I'll let you try and catch them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wasn't serious, but no one got it! Dont worry... We got it... We just dont want to encourage him! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
