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Bird ID?

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by TacomaYAK, Mar 15, 2009.

  1. Mar 15, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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    TacomaYAK

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    There were two of these birds behind my parent's house today. The look like a goose crossed with a duck. Anybody seen one of these?

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Mar 15, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    the other one had a band on each leg...these had a black band only on one leg. i was able to get pretty close to them.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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    Same here. I am lost. Possibly Asian ducks.
     
  4. Mar 15, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    Here's both of them.
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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  6. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Have you heard the call yet? Does it sound like a duck?
     
  7. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    I didn't really hear them call, but just making a few noises as they ate grass. Sounded more to me like a small ross' goose.
     
  8. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:03 PM
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    The colors on this duck are almost exactly opposite:

    Black Bellied Whistling Duck

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    3D model

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  9. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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    In flight

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  10. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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    Do they taste like ducks or geese? heheheh
     
  11. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:28 PM
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    American Wigeon

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  12. Mar 16, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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  13. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:02 AM
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    I also think you are right...thanks!
     
  14. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:57 AM
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    Well, if you aren't going to eat them, might as well see if anyone is missing them. Sounds like they don't have a chance against a coyote, amazed that they're still alive.
     
  15. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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    Good find Snipe!
     
  16. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:52 AM
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    In Seabrook, there are a few, but not many.
     
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