You were lucky you had both male and female Gadwalls together. Did you see my little video-Dancing Gadwall? I shot this in September 09 in Newfoundland. There was only one Gadwall, but wow, could he dance, jump and "honk"!
Wow! I gave you a 5 star because this was better than the Discovery channel I learned a lot. BTW, I use to have 2 pet Ducks "Dolly (female) & Dooley (Male). They made great pets and lived for years. Thanks! ~Andree'
Thanks for telling us about their black rears and white patches, it is very distinctive and I know I can impress Dominika next time we go to a river or pond! Have a good day mate, here it is raining!:)
Phil,One day you must come to the Horicon Marsh wetlands preserve in Wisconsin,along the Mississippi Flyway during migration...the sky is dark with ducks and geese,and the noise sounding like a huge crowd of people all talking very loud all at once...tom
very busy little fellows! But is it because of the high levels of male competition for one female that with 17,000 adults, only about a tenth pair off to mate? Or is it environmental/habitat loss that causes this?
Gadwall are distributed throughout the southern two-thirds of the USA in winter, with the greatest concentrations found in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. They are found throughout much of the intermountain west of North America, and most of Mexico, in reservoirs, farm ponds, and coastal fresh and brackish marshes. They are often found in association with American wigeon and American coots. Gadwall are a common winter visitor to Guatemala (Scott and Carbonell, 1986).
Heeeeey...you're very 'productive' when you're not chatting eh ?! Think I stay away for a couple of months...and I'll then be rewarded with 2 video's a DAY !
Wooohoooooo !!! :o)
Hahaha...
Think I have a quick look for the 'gadwell' on my "British Birds Encyclopedia"-dvd...
I kill those fuckers every day.
SCREAM4VEGENCE 1 year ago
You were lucky you had both male and female Gadwalls together. Did you see my little video-Dancing Gadwall? I shot this in September 09 in Newfoundland. There was only one Gadwall, but wow, could he dance, jump and "honk"!
redadmiral13 2 years ago
Wow! I gave you a 5 star because this was better than the Discovery channel I learned a lot. BTW, I use to have 2 pet Ducks "Dolly (female) & Dooley (Male). They made great pets and lived for years. Thanks! ~Andree'
Dreelamb 2 years ago
Monotypic, wow new word for me to look up. Clueless thats me some times Lol. Wonderful Pil Thank you x
LadyQuaintly 2 years ago
Lovely video Phil, the ducks look so cute and amazing..thanks for all the info about them...
lmmsl 2 years ago
Such a fantastic vid Phil, I love those birds. Great work
all the best ~ Jonny =)
ilovefilms94 2 years ago
Yet another kind of duck! How do you ever keep them straight? ;)
fehquig 2 years ago
can not think of any comment that we have not said before
AWESOME 5*
love and respect
scotty and libby:o)
scottytoohottie123 2 years ago
I have never seen before that ducks !
Wonderful , aren't they :))
lazmalt 2 years ago
they are beautifuf Duck's very nice
camera work Phil! 5 stars! lol jimmy!
Hi Mrs Phil'and Steph' lol JIMARLILY !
romapsychic 2 years ago
beautiful video Phil, good thing that man don't have to go through similar ceremonies! at least not that obvious :-)
Najidal 2 years ago
Thanks for telling us about their black rears and white patches, it is very distinctive and I know I can impress Dominika next time we go to a river or pond! Have a good day mate, here it is raining!:)
ajdpadbury 2 years ago
I haven't ever heard of a Gadwall duck! Thanks for the quick lesson! Now if I ever see one, I'll know what it is...:-) Hi Phil! *waving*
GreatGig1 2 years ago
Phil,One day you must come to the Horicon Marsh wetlands preserve in Wisconsin,along the Mississippi Flyway during migration...the sky is dark with ducks and geese,and the noise sounding like a huge crowd of people all talking very loud all at once...tom
tps607 2 years ago
very busy little fellows! But is it because of the high levels of male competition for one female that with 17,000 adults, only about a tenth pair off to mate? Or is it environmental/habitat loss that causes this?
Plutonwolf 2 years ago
Thanks again Birdman, for another lesson. Take Care.
Peace
Imawatcher13 2 years ago
They kind of look like the female mallard.
Luvs,
Mooz
PS: thanks Phil. I needed that!
moomay11649 2 years ago 2
You are quite right Mooz. Most females are brown like the female Mallard, and most ducks can be compared to them too.
Hugs
Zoltrix67 2 years ago
don't think we have those in the usa....not sure.
michael
mettanc 2 years ago
Gadwall are distributed throughout the southern two-thirds of the USA in winter, with the greatest concentrations found in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. They are found throughout much of the intermountain west of North America, and most of Mexico, in reservoirs, farm ponds, and coastal fresh and brackish marshes. They are often found in association with American wigeon and American coots. Gadwall are a common winter visitor to Guatemala (Scott and Carbonell, 1986).
Zoltrix67 2 years ago
Heeeeey...you're very 'productive' when you're not chatting eh ?! Think I stay away for a couple of months...and I'll then be rewarded with 2 video's a DAY !
Wooohoooooo !!! :o)
Hahaha...
Think I have a quick look for the 'gadwell' on my "British Birds Encyclopedia"-dvd...
;o)
Annet
Meissie35 2 years ago
LOL you should be so lucky at 2 a day huh ? But you know I am glad you enjoy seeing them and watching them and I thank you for that with all I am.
Zoltrix67 2 years ago
lol....let the man work!
tps607 2 years ago
At the reserve again mate ?
Hahahaha...
Probably for an other walk around the lake with me eh ? I knew it !
Come on then !?
:o)
Meissie35 2 years ago
of course..everything is beautiful here!
tps607 2 years ago