SusieQ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject: Charming couple outside my back door... |
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We have a swale at the back of our homes, they eventually flow to the many lakes in our neighborhood,often have visiting birds looking for a snack in the swales, just took these pics. of this charming couple..
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eileen
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Do you know what kind of duck those two are Susie? We don't have anything like them here. They really are handsome birds. 
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xylona
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Oh those are handsome birds....they almost look like they are made of velvet. 
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SusieQ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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I have been searching on the web, do not know what kind they are can't find any that look like these two, their beaks and feet were neon orange,more brillant then on the pics. amazing!
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They are absolutely gorgeous! Wonder what they taste.... I mean, wonder what kind they are. 
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SusieQ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I believe that is who they are...
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SusieQ
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, took pics. through the glass on my door, and we see all kinds of birds here including the blue heron, egrets etc. first time I saw this pair however.
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tschnath
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They are a sweet looking pair for sure. I've never seen that type this far north. Thanks for sharing.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject: Ducks |
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They are pretty. We tend toward Egrets here, but have many duck and geese as well. I love the babies. 
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