The whistling ducks are a subfamily of the duck, goose and swan family of birds. They are not true ducks. (Wikipedia)
Like many animals they have expanded their range and now we see them breeding in the Lowcountry.
They still need to learn to hide better. Above is the best I’ve seen them do. Typically the whole family is sitting out in the open… not good around here.
Unusual looking with their long pink legs.
They are almost like a goose. Bigger than a regular duck too.