Date: 7/26/26 2:37 pm From: bobgress <bobgress...> Subject: Re: Duck on church roof
They used to be called Black-bellied Tree Ducks for that reason. And they nest in cavities like Wood Ducks.
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On Sunday, July 26, 2026, 3:17 PM, Sue Newland <newlandsue60...> wrote:
A friend of mine in Louisiana has 50 or more of these ducks descend on her
roof, surrounding trees and yard every year. I have photos of the ones on
top of her roof. Apparently they do like high places, at least at times.
Sue Newland
On Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:12 PM James Nickel <jbnickelk2a...> wrote:
> I was in Elbing this morning. Someone told me there was a duck on the
> church roof. I went over to look and discovered a Black-bellied Whistling
> Duck! Then I was talking with someone under a shade tree, and the duck flew
> up and landed in the tree. I didn’t know that this species liked to land in
> elevated places. I don’t think I will see this sequence of events again in
> my life. Jim Nickel Peabody, Ks
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