If you live in our area along the Texas coast, you might have been lucky enough to see a black-bellied whistling duck or maybe whole swarms of them. These ducks don’t behave like any other duck we see ...
Spring is a wonderful time of year. Especially right after the thick ice of winter melts off the ponds and small lakes. And just like magic, as soon as the water is open, the ducks show up. For me, ...
When most people think of ducks, they probably think of birds that quack and live on water. Well, most ducks don’t quack and some nest in trees! Let’s take a close look at two of our local tree ducks, ...
It’s May, and my yard is lively with a marathon of nest building. Bluebirds are stuffing nest boxes with grasses and pine needles; the phoebe has created a cradle of moss in her usual spot under my ...
If you spend much time near a South Texas river or lake, you have probably noticed one or more ducks rapidly flying overhead while whistling a tune. These are black-bellied whistling ducks. They are ...
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