Most of the water birds I see here in Florida, really make me smile. How cute is this little Black-bellied Whistling Duck, but don’t you think his feet look a bit on the large side?
Where did my title come from? Enjoy this throwback to the Golden Age of Jazz, as Fats Waller sings, “Your Feet’s Too Big.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzu0hG9qr5k
Happy weekend to you all.
You really have some amazing birds where you live … It is such a pleasure to visit your blog and to look at your photos …
And I agree with you … His or her feet seem to be a bit large … But maybe it´s just the angle of your photo …
But I like your photo … And your model 🙂 …
Many hugs to you from med and Yarri ! … // Maria 🙂
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Maria. yes I’m very lucky to see so many different birds here. They are such a joy. 🙂 Hope both you and Yarri are well and happy. Hugs and love to you. xx
the feet is a little too big for its size but it’s cute! 🙂
Yes he is very cute, and I love his little face. 🙂
… so he can paddle better! 🙂
Yes, of course. 🙂
He is so cute ! Indeed..a bit of big feet there buddy.
Thanks, Emily. 🙂
MOL I think he lives on big feet…. but he’s gorgeous anyway 😀 Pawkisses 🙂 ❤
Thanks a lot, and Pawkisses back to you too. 🙂 xx
His feet definitely do look out of proportion to the rest of his body! Hope you have a great Sunday 🙂
PS you know what they say about guys with big feet 😉
Thanks, TA, I did. Yes I do know what they say. 😀
He’s a handsome fellow, Sylvia! But also a bit shy. I think you caught him on the rare occasion that he dared to drag his feet out of the water for inspection. Did he jump back in the minute you saw him? 😉
Hahaha. Your comment made me laugh, Marion. No, he seemed quite comfortable just showing off his big feet. 🙂
As a person that may be slightly large footed, I don’t think you should be footist to such a cute duck bird my dear 🙂 🙂 🙂
Pardon my faux pas, Gilly. I’ve had to duck a few comments about my feet on occasion. Just because I don’t have size 2 feet like my gran did. 🙂
Love the duck Sylvia ..mostly kinulob recipe .. Your gonna like it too. 🙂
Hahaha. Jake, you’re so naughty. 😀
Just kidding Sylvia… 🙂 Sometimes I need to smile 🙂
We all do. 😀
Perfect title for the perfect size 13 duck feet. 🙂
Hehehe You’ve got his number, Marsha. 🙂
How LUCKY! 🙂
Them feets looks likes they is just right for swimmin. 😉
Yes they do, Marcy. 🙂
they “is” too big… ha
So, I’m right? 🙂
ha! si
Maybe he’ll grow into them. 😉
(Oh my goodness, I laughed right the heck out loud! Great song!)
You reckon? That song was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this cute guy. 🐔
The title is cute. Nice duck too, I never saw one of them.
Thanks, Donna. 🙂
Those are indeed some big footies! Better for floating, I guess. He’s cute! xo
Thanks, Jill. I bet he can paddle very fast with these. 🙂
I love ducks- and this one is a real cutie- and yes, his feet’s too big! 😀
Thanks. So glad you like him too. 🙂
He’s so cute!
Those little cheeks! I want to pinch them. 🙂
Oh well, at least he [or she] has got a pretty reliable base! 😉 So cute!
Haha…..Yes you’re right, Marina. 🙂
He is indeed very cute with his oversized feet 🙂
Yes, those big feet are part of his charm. 🙂
He is very cute. There is a bit of a top knot happening.
Thaks, Debra. Yes, I think he’s trying to grow a Mohawk. 🙂
I have to agree with Drake… I think 😦 Better anchors to the ground… except that he’s a swimmer. They’ll make great paddles though. I bet he whizzes along! 🙂
I’m sure he does. My feet aren’t small, but they don’t help me to swim. 😦
Lovely song and a beautiful duck
Thanks, Marylou. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I like the way you came up with an image to go with the song from Fats Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a favorite play of mine. Lots of good songs in that one. GREAT photo of the poor lil duck with big feet. 😀
If I haven’t mentioned it … Happy New Year 2015 !!!!
Thanks, Issy. The image came before the song, and it really does fit. 🙂 “Ain’t Misbehavin'” is a great song.
Love the image, and that Fats Waller song has long been a favourite!
Thanks, Sue. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I think his feet are proportional to his body. He might be the top model of his kind, you know 🙂
He most probably is. 😀
You know that song is being listened to by me. 🙂 It’s got my feet tapping and helping to warm them up.
That’s wonderful. It’s a great song for feet tapping, whether big or small. 🙂
He hasn’t grown into them and never will I suppose 🙂
He is cute though Sylvia !
Thanks, Poppy. I wanted to take him home with me. 🙂
naw…he’s just rite adorable lol 😀
Isn’t he just? I wish he lived in my back yard. 🙂
Don’t you just love these little guys? I first discovered them last year here in Texas and love their coloring and of course those flippers 🙂
Yes, they are too cute for words, and this one especially so. 🙂
Large feet are very very practical… 😀
Well they do help one not to overbalance. 🙂
Likely hard to find shoes that fit. 🙂
Sue, have you never heard about duck feet shoes
and there’re swimming flippers too… 😀
Oh very good point Drake. 😀
Hahaha. I should imagine so. 🙂
So cute!!! Nice shot!!!
Thanks, RV. 🙂
Great photo – and I love the video. Now I know what to listen for when I’m out and about.
Thanks, Pat. So glad you enjoyed the song too. 🙂
Does the duck actually make a whistling noise? It’s really cute.
I’ve always loved Fats Waller’s songs and his gruff, soulful voice 🙂
Me too, Sarah. There’s something really special about his voice, and I do love jazz. 🙂 Yes, these ducks do whistle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryd49sXfh8I
They’re wonderfully tuneful. That sounds a very joyous meeting taking place on that video.
Maybe Sylvia but I bet he’s a great swimmer! Wins at all the duck swim meets I bet. 😀
Hahaha. I guess so, Adrian. 🙂
Wonderful:)
Happy weekend!
Thanks so much. 🙂
Yes! They’re at least a size and a half too big for his head. Or, perhaps, it’s just that his head is too small for his body?
Hehehe. I think you’ve hit the nail on the head, Nancy. 🙂