western australia

endurance riding

I told a lie. This is the real Qwacka.

@JudyEv (342105)

Rockingham, Australia

September 8, 2022 5:06am CST

I posted a photo of Qwacka Duck the other day but I told a fib. I thought it was Qwacka but it wasn’t at all. Because this duck was on its own, I thought it was Qwacka but it’s one of a pair that also come for a free handout. Qwacka is actually much more handsome as you can see by this photo of him/her. I think it’s a male but Vince keeps saying ‘she’. We’ll have to ask our hostess when she comes back. Tomorrow, we go to a horse endurance ride at Bakers Hill. We have to pick up the caravan on the way and, all in all, it will probably take us about four hours to get there. We come back here the next day and will bring the caravan with us.

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@Ronrybs (19585)

• London, England

8 Sep 22

Mostly ducks look alike to me!

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

8 Sep 22

Male ducks are usually more colorful. I do not know this species, but I think this is a male.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

8 Sep 22

@JudyEv The mallards look very different, you cannot miss the male from the female.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

@LadyDuck That's my thinking too.

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@ptrikha_2 (47071)

• India

12 Sep 22

At times, we all are victims of "glorified" illusions or confusions!! So it is fine! By Caravan, you mean a moving Motorized van?

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@ptrikha_2 (47071)

• India

12 Sep 22

@JudyEv Well the picture makes it quite clear! The Towing vehicle would perhaps be a strong 4 by 4 Drive? Or not?

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

For us, a caravan is towed by another vehicle. A motor-home is a single vehicle which includes accommodation. Here is a photo of our caravan. The car is attached at the front - on the left.

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@ptrikha_2 (47071)

• India

14 Sep 22

@JudyEv So I assumed quite correctly!! How is your trip so far?

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@RebeccasFarm (90473)

• Arvada, Colorado

8 Sep 22

Lovely duckaleen Judy. Have fun at the horse endurance too. The place is gorgeous there I keep telling you. A lovely photo of you there now.

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@RebeccasFarm (90473)

• Arvada, Colorado

8 Sep 22

@JudyEv And you know I love your life

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

@RebeccasFarm It's pretty good at the moment.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

I'll probably have horse photos next. We'll be home Saturday and then working on photos.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

8 Sep 22

In my opinion this is a male, it seems that he has a sort of "curl" on the feather on his bottom, mallard males have the same, not the female.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

8 Sep 22

@JudyEv I have only seen male ducks with the curl on their top tail.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

Because of the colouring, I think it is a male but the bit about the tail is a good point.

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@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Sep 22

He is handsome. I am going to say its a he. Most breeds here that have a different colored head than body that is the male. In those breeds the female will be all one color

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@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Sep 22

@JudyEv Also does he have a curled tail feather? Thats another good sign for a male. Maybe if you overload Vince with evidence he will change his mind

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

@wolfgirl569 I think has now accepted that it's a male.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I think it's a male too but Vince insists on calling it 'she'.

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@LindaOHio (181748)

• United States

8 Sep 22

Qwacka is definitely a handsome duck. Drive safely to the endurance ride.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

I'm hoping to get a post done before we leave at about 8am.

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@LindaOHio (181748)

• United States

9 Sep 22

@JudyEv Saw the post about the rabbits.

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@GardenGerty (160952)

• United States

9 Sep 22

What a busy and interesting life you and Vince lead. Have a great time.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Thanks. I'm glad we're doing this. We're not quite ready to do nothing yet. lol

@allknowing (137772)

• India

9 Sep 22

Four hours is a pretty tiring ride. That shows how much you love your work.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

We only take photos but it still involves a lot of standing around.

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@DaddyEvil (137636)

• United States

8 Sep 22

It's easy to make mistakes when you aren't familiar with some animals at first... or if you haven't paid much attention, too. I don't know that species so it could be a male or a female, as far as I would know. It is a handsome duck, whichever it is. Just drive carefully and have a lot of fun at the endurance ride. Take lots of pictures, please.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

Our friend said Qwacka was a loner and the first one I saw was on its own so I just assumed it was Qwacks. Yes, thanks, I'll take plenty of photos.

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@DaddyEvil (137636)

• United States

8 Sep 22

@JudyEv I would have assumed, too.

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@RasmaSandra (80748)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Sep 22

She is a beautiful duck or handsome as the case may be, I hope you enjoyed the endurance ride,

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

We thought the weather might have been wet but it was a beautiful weekend.

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@Marilynda1225 (83118)

• United States

10 Sep 22

Qwacka is a great name for a duck!! even if you got them confused I love your picture. Enjoy your endurance ride and hope you have a good trip

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Thanks. We did have a good trip. I won't get them confused now I have them sorted.

@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

9 Sep 22

Looks like a ... duck. Cute. I like ducks.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Haha - yes, it doesn't look much like anything else!

I like ducks but they make a mess.

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@freelancermariagrace (28679)

• Philippines

9 Sep 22

Quacka is a lovely duck, indeed!

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

We are becoming very fond of her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

Always nice to see the ducks. Either way, nice photos.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Thanks. We might get more of him over time.

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@BarBaraPrz (47667)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

8 Sep 22

If it looks like a Qwacka duck and sounds like a Qwacka duck, it must be a Qwacka duck, right?

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

That's my thinking too.

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@snowy22315 (182193)

• United States

8 Sep 22

Imagine that, feeding an imposter duck!

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

True! Now we have three to feed.

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@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Sep 22

She's a completely different breed of duck and yes, she's prettier than the other one.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

I must try to find out just what she/he is.

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@jobelbojel (36041)

• Philippines

8 Sep 22

This is interesting. I do not this Qwacka. It looks like a small version of goose.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I guess that's a good description of a duck - a small version of goose.

@Juliaacv (51591)

• Canada

8 Sep 22

What an adorable duck, regardless if its a she or a he. If JJ sees this, he will know what it will identify with, he seems to know so much about animals. Enjoy the ride, I'm sure that you will get lots of great shots.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Sep 22

They have good entries for the ride and it isn't supposed to rain.

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@Beestring (14697)

• Hong Kong

8 Sep 22

He's cute. Enjoy the horse endurance ride tomorrow.

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@JudyEv (342105)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Thanks. The ride went well and we've already sold some photos from it.

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