This handsome fellow was sitting by the edge of the pond, watching us but not prepared to move until we showed signs of wanting to predate him. I have eaten duck (European upbringing) but it is quite strong meat not even helped by a la orange sauce. The traditional fowl to eat at Christmas in Britain was goose but it is also quite gamey. Since I am almost vegetarian, this duck was quite safe as was his beautiful family. The last time we photographed them was a few months back when they were tiny ducklings. They were very intent on eating their Thanksgiving pond weed which seemed to be delicious. I didn’t know much about Muscovy ducks until I researched them. Many of them are domesticated but these are wild ducks at the northern edge of their territory which extends from central America to the southernmost tip of south-east Texas.
As I was writing this, I gave my husband my best Donald Duck impersonation. He thinks it is pathetic because I am not making actual words but I think it is pretty good. He is just jealous of my skills…
Wow I’ve never seen a duck like that. It’s so pretty
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Funnily enough, the various wildlife posts suggested that they were very unattractive with the strange red covering on their beaks – I thought they looked wonderful, Thank you.
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Never seen those before – they look super cool!
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I thought that everyone had ducks like these!
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I’m gonna steal one! (Just kidding!) (Maybe!) 😀
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They have to be pretty fast to keep out of Wily Coyote’s mouth…but good luck trying:)
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I mean, who hasn’t tried to impersonate Donald Duck one point in life, right :)?
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Exactly – and my impression is perfect! 🙂
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I am sure it is ☺
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This was very similar to my view today as I sat on a park bench writing. Awesome, peaceful Saturday morning view.
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Thank you!
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I remember these guys from when i lived in florida. They were very friendly too. I used to hand feed one when i lived on a canal in naples.
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So, you were fattening it up for the alligators… 🙂
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I named him “Stew”!
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ROTFLOL!
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I love roast duck! I would even have the one above 🙂 maybe you could post an audio clip with your DD-impersonation? That’s a challenge, if there ever was one.
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