Ducks do not make a specific call to let other ducks know they are feeding. The "Feeding Chuckle" is actually a hen mallard telling all other drakes tht if they do not leave her alone, her drake wil attacK them, It is refered to as an "iincitement call" (as in incitiing a riot) by waterfowl biologists. It occurs in 'feeding" situations, because there are often lots of drake around. Other drakes hearing this sound, may want to try and get the hen to "get engaged" to them. (It is explained on the Waterfowl Communication or Vocalization page on the internet.)

Did you kow that a Goose "Threat Call" may actually cause geese to watn to land in your decoys. Although it says "do not land here" it may also signal that "this is a good spot to feed".

Geese and Ducks do not use a "Comeback" call to get other ducks to comebackto them or get them to join their flock. They do use a "Here I am. Where are you?" call to keep the family together whether they are feeding or flying. But, it does not sound like most hunters think it does.

Do you know what determines how fast a duck or goose calls when they are flying? (which is how you may wantto sound when you are calling to flying waterfowl)

To ind out the answer- and learn more about duck and goose calls, Google Duck and Goose Communication" or "uck or Goose Vocalizations".

T.R. Michels