We have just got back from walking the dog as we had a break in the rain and as usual I didn’t have my camera, so I came back for it.
This was too good an opportunity to miss as they will be so much bigger next time we see them.
I’ve previously mentioned of me talking to the geese in the park as we pass by and telling Sid that it was rude to hiss at me. Those little encouraging chats seem to have paid off as I was allowed to get really close to take these shots.
Two clutches appear to have hatched so far, each with seven goslings.
This one particular pair watched me with interest as I approached with my camera. I talked softly to them all the time and they were quite accommodating.
I love the way that Canada geese provide creches for their babies, with several adults in attendance. This little group was flanked by other adults, one of which took off when one of the parents hissed at him.
Mamma and Papa goose are obviously extremely proud and protective of their family.
but still allowed me closer
On the other side of the bridge was a second family, again with seven youngsters, and although I wasn’t threatened, I was carefully watched (bottom left picture, goose in background) and sensed that I couldn’t get as close to these as the others.
There are I’d guess about 50 adult geese in the park here, and the island in the centre of the lake is their breeding ground.
There are nesting adults everywhere on it
and of course, more eggs to hatch.
Hopefully I shall be able to get some duckling pictures in due course as I don’t intend to go out without the camera now!
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They are so cute. Love this post.
They are gorgeous, and I was privileged to get so close to the first family.
As see there is no greater love, than the love of a mother… Father following behind proud!
They’re terrific aren’t they?
They are, are they not?
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No greater love, than the love of a parent…
Thanks for the reblog Chris. Hope you’re doing OK.
Interesting as always!
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Bless you. Take care.
You’re welcome 😊
Aren’t they absolutely adorable? Great shots 🙂
It was wonderful to see today and I’m so glad I came back for the camera. We got some good shots of the ducklings on the marina, but never anything like this of the geese as we were on the river and couldn’t get very close to the breeding grounds.
It’s great that they trust you enough to get close. They are very good parents. 🙂
I moved very slowly and kept my voice soft as I spoke to them. I talk to them every day so they may recognise it. I know they can be aggressive, especially when they have young, so I was indeed very lucky today.
Omg, they are so sweet ❤️
Aren’t they just? 😀
Just want to cuddle them
Have you seen the film Fly Away Home? It’s wonderful, a real tearjerker at the end. I still well up at the thought. If I see another copy, I intend to buy it as mine got given to charity in the Big Sort Out..
No, I’ll have fo look for it. Thanks.
It’s an old one, dates back to 1996, but is based on a true story. If you like geese and the human element, you will LOVE it.
Thanks!
Adorable!
Aren’t they? I’m so glad I came back for the camera.
So, so cute!! I love the pictures – definitely do not leave home without the camera. You could have a blog entirely of baby goose pictures and I would visit it.
I’ll keep snapping away and posting the results as they grow up.
Excellent!
Outstanding shots!
Thank you. They are so sweet!