Waddling Collection

Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Make way for ducklings sculpture by Nancy Schon, Boston Public Garden

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) returning over sea ice to breeding colony, Signy Island, South Orkneys, Antarctica, December

Ancient, Antique, Beak, Bird, Bird Watching, Damaged, Distressed, Drake, Duck, Feather, Flying, Freshwater Bird, Grass, Greater Scaup Duck, Harlequin Duck, Illustration and Painting, Lithograph

Ello Me Duck
Hanna Lee Tidd

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Argentina, Punta Tombo, Chubut Province. Seasonal nesting grounds of the Magellenic Penguins. Date: 05/03/2005

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A Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) at the Arctowsky Polish Base in Antarctica wading through the snow while looking at a directional distance sign. A cruise ship is in the distance. Date: 14/08/2008

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A Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) at Livingston Island (South Shetland Islands), Antarctica running through the snow. Date: 14/08/2008

British waddling ships shelling Belgian coast, WW1
British waddling ships shelling the Belgian coast, First World War. 1914-1918

"There was an Old Man of Kanschatka, who possessed a remarkably fat Cur", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386707 " There was an Old Man of Kanschatka, who possessed a remarkably fat Cur", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Snow Hill Island, Antarctic. Emperor Penguin about to toboggan

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Scenic emperor penguin colony with chicks on a sunny day

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Adult Emperor penguins tobogganing to save energy while traversing the ice

White goose and fisherman Beaumont sur Oise, France
A white goose waddles past a fisherman on the banks of the River Oise in the small town of Beaumont sur Oise, in the Val-d Oise department in μe-de-France in northern France. Date: 1994

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) walking on ice, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, April

Monochrome image of two gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) waddling in line across a snowy slope, holding their flippers out for balance. Each one has a white chest, and black and white head

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) overbalances in snow near rocks; Antarctica

Bird with flouncy plumage waddles towards the camera; Yukon, Canada

Goslings

Parade of five baby ducklings, one slightly behind

A pair of Dodo birds waddle along a forest path

King penguins and Southern elephant seals on beach
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) waddle along and Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) rest in crowded harems on beach during breeding season in spring

Two baby ducklings emerging from broken egg shells

Above and below water view of kelp in Hercules Bay, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Metropolitan police officer and dog with shopkeeper
A Metropolitan police officer with his Alsatian dog chats with a shopkeeper in front of his shop. late 20th century

The Occupation of Egypt
A humouous postcard entitled The Occupation of Egypt - depicting two Egyptian men supporting a very rotund woman as she takes a ride on a donkey to see the Pyramids

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"Waddling: A Quirky and Endearing Way of Getting Around" The iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture by Nancy Schon in Boston Public Garden captures the charm ducks, a sight that never fails to bring a smile. Imagine witnessing a group of Dodo birds gracefully crossing a natural bridge over a glistening stream, their waddle adding an element of whimsy to this ancient scene. "Ello Me Duck. " - A playful greeting often heard in British regions where locals embrace the delightful waddle of ducks as part of their culture and language. Ancient yet captivating, the beak and feathers define the beauty of bird watching, with each species showcasing its unique waddling style that has evolved over centuries. Damaged but not defeated, distressed ducks still manage to maintain their endearing waddle despite facing challenges along their journey through life's obstacles. The drake struts confidently with its distinctive walk, exhibiting elegance even in its simple act of moving forward with purposeful steps. From antique illustrations like DDE-90037946 to vintage photographs like DDE-90023794 and DDE-90023789, we are reminded how artists have long been captivated by the charm birds throughout history. During WW1, British ships showcased their might while shelling the Belgian coast; however, it is hard not to imagine these massive vessels also having a touch of grace as they navigated through waters with a gentle sway reminiscent of a duck's waddle. Inspired by Edward Lear's poem from "A Book Of Nonsense, " published in 1875, we envision an old man from Kanschatka accompanied by his remarkably fat cur engaging in an amusingly synchronized waddle across town squares filled with laughter. In Snow Hill Island, Antarctica lies another spectacle.