This series of photos was actually taken a year ago ... I just wanted to put them on here for a journal of sorts, and do plan to take more soon. We have a little lake on the property and for the last 2 years we've had Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, which are rare for this area. 3 adults, though I'm not sure why there's an odd number?!?! Last year a pair of them hatched out about 12 ducklings, however I do believe they were attacked and killed :( We are not sure how to protect them from predators, but are trying to learn.
The photos are in some sort of order - first the Great Blue Heron that never lets me get close enough for a decent picture. The next few are of one of the Black-Bellied Whistling Duck mates - it was across the water by itself, but then flew to the other side to be with the family. In the process, it scared away a Green Heron. A series of 5 Canadian Geese flying in, followed by a few photos of the 3 Green Herons that were at the little lake on this particular day. And last, the Black-Bellied Whistling Duck family in a protective formation while the geese walk by.
