Lesser Whistling Ducks II

Long Live Blogger! I can now upload videos directly to this blog all because of the thoughtful appearance of a video icon in the post box courtesy of the Blogger people. I should be most encouraged to go and get a proper video camera now instead of using my digital cameras to make recordings of nature. Here's the video clip I made of a family of Lesser Whistling ducks swimming merrily. One of the parents is keeping a watchful eye while the rest feed.

These ducks make the perfect poster for a happy family:Eat, my children while food is in abundanceAvid photographers aiming for the perfect shot of the Lesser Whistling Ducks in the pond.Parental instinct: Father Duck looks our for signs of danger.Okay kiddos, time to move on.Sayora!

Lesser Whistling Ducks

I first laid eyes on these ducks in Marina City Park. Subsequently, I saw a number at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. That was many months ago.

The feathers are so glossy and well-preened.

The markings on the feathers are accentuated by the contrasting red feathers at the tail. This duck will make a good painting subject if only that is possible.
I was fortunate to have been able to take these shots.
Having the Olympus C750UZ with a 10x zoom makes photo-taking for an amateur like me fun and enjoyble.
Now what should we do about our future here?