The Quiet Duck by danob
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To the untutored ear it might just sound like a load of quacking, but British researchers have discovered that the country's ducks, much like its people, have distinct regional accents.
Ducks from London make a rougher sound which resembles shouting so that fellow birds can hear them above the hubbub of city life, whereas their country cousins make a softer sound, the study found.
The differences were uncovered after academics at London's Middlesex University recorded the calls of ducks at a city farm in the capital and at a tranquil location in Cornwall, southwest England, the Guardian newspaper said.
There was a clear difference in sound, English language lecturer Victoria de Rijke told the paper, with the London ducks "much louder and (more) vocally excitable".
"The Cornish ducks made longer and more relaxed sounds, much more chilled out. The cockney [London] quack is like a shout and a laugh, whereas the Cornish ducks sound more like they are giggling," she said.
Had to laugh at this one seems life in the country is quieter for more than one reason!!
Comments (43)
Excellent capture of duck the colour is awesome.. and very clear. Hugs. Luis
A excellent photo of very beautiful reflections on the water......!!!
THATS LOOKS LIKE MY BROTHER...great picture, very intersting duck. Never seen that one before. Nice hue and reflection. Well i've never seen a country duck... they also so loud and annoying.
Cute! Cute! Super shot!!!!
This is indeed a stunning shot. The details are really fantastic. Excellent photo!!!
Truly stunning photography! :)
Amazing color and texture on his plummage as he sits there atop the water. Just and outstanding image of a living, breathing duck!! I feel I could reach out and stroke his head. Amazinggggg......! :-) Loved your story about their accents too...hehehe I hope you have had a lovely summer. :-)
I bet this guy is just as curious as we are about him when we quack...lol A beautiful capture. Excellent. Aloha
Nice pcture again from you erland
Excellent!!
You always manage to post a stunning picture this is fantastic :) Cathy xoxoxo
Veramente stupenda!
Never thought a duck could have such a piercing stare! Great shot, Dan!