Cape Teal (Anas capensis)
Reading up on this bird, I burst out laughing, a description given on Wikipedia states… “This is a generally quiet species, except during mating displays. The breeding male has a clear whistle, whereas the female has a feeble "quack".”
So he whistles and hopes to find a mate, she replies with a feeble quack, hope he is not like me and is deaf, he’ll never find a mate.
This just made me laugh, to find a specie where the female has a feeble voice is most unusual.
A few photos…..
“Quack louder I can’t hear you !!!”
“Quack, quack… hey can’t you hear me you old codger !!”
“I’m getting out of here, been whistling so much, that the cows are now coming home, yet not a single quack.”
“Been quacking away yet he ignores me, old fool !!”
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
There is not a species of ducks that I am not enamoured with.
Thanks Genie we have many varieties here…
Fascinating red eyes. Fabulous captures, Rob 🙂
Thanks Inga…
Wow, you captured those red eyes and the red beak beautifully, love the last photo. As for the “feeble” quack, don’t ever let that soft voice fool you…
Brenda
I have been on the receiving end of a feeble voice, so know what you mean… thanks for the visit and comment Brenda, always nice to see you here…
Feeble is kind of harsh, isn’t it? Have you heard them? Poor lady duck.
Not what I said… wiki said that… I’ve heard the male whistle but never the female quack… so maybe her voice is feeble… lol
This is so funny! They must have their own little language and it works for them. I think that’s how it is in our household, too. Couples do find their own way of communicating, and sometimes one whistles and the other is a little feeble. I’m still laughing at that one!
I found this so funny and repeated my feeling about the post at the dinner table… had the whole family laughing about the way I picture it happening….
That is very interesting! In a way, they remind us of humans too when it comes to quaking. When people nag or gossip, sounds like quacking too! Wonderful post with loads to fun humor.
Thank you my friend… glad you enjoyed…
I enjoyed this, until I realized that it could have been a conversation between my husband and I….but my quacks aren’t that quiet! Thanks for making me laugh, and for sharing these beautiful shots.
Thanks Elisa… I’m sure your quack is not that quiet… I continue to laugh at this post. I can picture a duck whistling away as hard as he can… and a female half hiding, quacking softly almost shyly… I just find this funny…
Loved your photos Bulldog and the commentary sounds like something that hubby and I could be having. 🙂
That makes me laugh… surely you don’t have a feeble quack….
No, my quack isn’t feeble but the brain at times seems to be! 🙂
LOL! Based on the name, I expected the male to have at least some of the color teal.
Russ
You would think so wouldn’t you….
Hey, bulldog, sometimes you take your life in your hands with your comments about the female of the species, but you always make me laugh. What a handsome pair of ducks. I hope he did hear her feeble quack, so they can make lots more little teals. 🙂
I think I’ve saved myself with today’s post… thanks AD
Great commentary – I laughed as well. My mother-in-law has a very shrill voice. At one point we bought her a key ring that you could find if you whistled loudly and it would whistle back (because she kept losing her keys) – but we found it would go off every time she spoke and she ended up throwing it away because it drove her crazy! 😀
That reminds me my kids bought my wife one of those… problem: she can’t whistle…
Haaaa! Love it 😀
lovely
Thanks Gail
lol hahaha oh my you made me laugh
my brothers would love this post
I did a painting of a skull for day of the death
and I put eagle on it, one side is a male he does not
have a beak, the other side does lol
I would love to see that painting…
Sono stranissime, sembrano finte!!
Scatti molto belli e tu simpaticissimo a creare la serie di foto con le didascalie 😆
Ciao, Pat
Thanks Pat… nice comment…
A male ignoring the signal doesn’t deserve the treat.
That you can say again…
A male ignoring the signal doesn’t deserve the treat.
Ok I won’t ask you to say that again… lol
Do what again?
That’s one way to look at it. Maybe she’s quiet on purpose, hoping he won’t hear her!
Now that could be true…
And the bulldog makes what sound? lol Great shots.
I bark and growl… ask Linda…
Hey now, you’re walking on thin ice with that comment mister!! LOL Beautiful duck photos though :).
Thanks dear friend, need to see how many would take the bait… wait till tomorrows post…
Ok, now you have me curious :).
Great photos yet again Rob, and your witty commentary is such a bonus…lol.
Thanks Brian…
So wunderschöne Bilder ich wünsche einen wunderschönen Mittwoch liebe Grüße lasse ich mal hier.Gislinde
Thank you for the visit and comment Gislinde…
Bulldog, my post featured photos of ducks, as well!!!! These are absolutely beautiful. ((Yes, I am totally ignoring your comments and siding with my dear, Ute, on this one!)) Wonderful post, as always!! Those eyes are something!!
Thanks Skye… knew you wouldn’t bite on my gibes… lol
Me?? Never. 😀
Whahahah Rob! It’s because most men are deaf – that is why we have to quack so loud! LOL!
Stunning shots of these stunning birds Rob. Love it! 😀 *hugs* to you and Linda. *quack*
Thanks Sonel… another good comeback… love it…
hahahah. Bet you thought we won’t quack hey? 😆
ha-ha Ute pipped me at the post!!! Well said Ute…………… don’t know how to do the winking smile…..great pics though – almost looks like a decoy duck.
Thanks…was hoping for a reaction out of you women…
I hope they can get a good night’s sleep soon. Their eyes are so red!
BTW, i like the new headboard….what’s it called? The picture on the top. Header!
Thank you Anneli… I keep changing it to keep people guessing… yes they sure do have red eyes it must be from all the whistling and quacking… lol
A female with a feeble voice …most unusual you say…. hmmm, but a male ignoring the quacks of a female… most usual…I say hehe
Oh good come back Ute… glad to see there is a woman prepared to shut the bulldog up…. I love this comment…
Haha couldn’t resist….