How to Identify Black-bellied Whistling Ducks of Central Florida at Circle B Bar Reserve

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Circle b Bar Reserve is only a short 50 miles for Kissimmee Birders in Central Floirda. Summer birding at Circle B Bar Reserve is amazingly diverse. Black-bellied whistling ducks greet you as your first enter the marshes of Circle B Bar Reserve this summer. If you have not heard them previously, you will most certainly stop and take notice their 'whistling'. You are guaranteed a smile upon hearing the whistle.
Black-bellied whistling ducks are unlike true ducks in several ways. First the pairs bond for the long-term. Their nests will be in tree holes and behavior is different from the true ducks as both sexes incubates the eggs. The young Whistling-duck will stay with both adults until it is able to fly, unlike others which may be abandoned by parents within the first few days.. See http://bit.ly/TheBirdingSpot

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• Circle B Bar Reserve
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[SandieM0731]

Thanks for your view and positive comment. How exciting observing birds out of range. Happy birding!

[uyht]

Circle B is such a blessing. I am in love with it. Cool Vid.

[SandieM0731]

@uyht Agreed! I discovered Circle B for the first time this past summer and it is wonderful every time for birding.

[erinyes423]

Wonderful video, shows a variety of behaviors and markings on the duck. Sound effects and breeze in the moss are enchanting,

[SandieM0731]

@erinyes423 Thanks! I love the Spanish moss blowing in the breeze. Those Black-bellied whistling ducks are wonderful to observe.

[SandieM0731]

Every time I hear them I HAVE to smile. Even listening to them on this video moves me. They are quite comical to watch too.

[namloaktox]

A superb documentation of the species. There are 4 on my lake at this moment. I will attempt to film them. I am in central Texas. These 4 birds are out of range, but have been here before.

[famwelch]

I just love the sound of the whistling ducks. I could listen to them over and over!