This afternoon something new at the dock caught my eye. Could it be that our goose couple had their babies? Nope, she’s still in her nest with hubby close by. Instead it’s another goose couple that brought their newly born goslings to visit.
Grabbing my Canon 60D with the 100-400mm lens, I slowly walked towards the dock. Within 50 feet though, I went to the ground and every few minutes slinked a foot or two closer so I could get a better shot. Luckily, my cat Tuxedo who had followed me down to the water, decided to hide in the vegetable garden. Somehow he knew not to scare off the babies. Who can resist such cuddly little cuteness ! I want to hold one, hug him, kiss him and squeeze him.
While watching the babies, I realized that the two boys were talking smack to each other. Seems our resident couple weren’t too pleased about having visitors, even if there are three cute, adorable babies.
Before I knew it, all hell broke loose and our Father Goose attacked the visiting dad.
The boys flew off onto the river, one chasing the other up and down the water. Leaving visitor Mother Goose wondering what she should be doing to protect her babies.
She decided that her visit was no longer wanted, so dropped into the water with her three babies close behind.
Off for safer waters.
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Birds, Nature
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Wow so much drama in a few minutes! Great shots 🙂
Thank you so much Andy. I thought all was well, and then all hell broke loose. Glad I was ready with the camera.
Me too! I am still wondering what mother goose must of thought through all the commotion 🙂
What beautiful coloring they have. Nice shots.
Thank you so much Pat. Appreciate your visit.
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Thank you Rahmi for the repost.
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Wow, what a great story playing out here! Fantastic captures of it all. And those babies are so precious!!!
Aren’t they just the cutest things ever? I wish they stayed like that forever. Thank you so much!
Very cute, and a whole lot of fun.
Hey, just so long as he wasn’t attacking me, all was good!
You captured family life with all of its dynamics, perils, joys and adventures….
That is so very true, and in such a short time as well. Thank you Rebecca!
Everything happens so quickly – the only way to savor the moment is through a photo!!!
Geese are so strange! Those two fighting today may well join up with other geese to form a roving flock that will help protect all the little ones. You’ll have to be quick when the eggs hatch, as the goslings are able to walk and swim when they hatch. The parents will probably lead them away from the nest the very first day. The nest acts as a signal to predators that there may be yummy little geese around, so the parents abandon it as soon as the last egg hatches.
That is really interesting Jerry, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with me. Here I was thinking once the kids were born, they’d just move in permanently. Let’s hope they don’t leave.
Awe, so cute 🙂 thanks for the cute start to my day.
That is so sweet ! It is my pleasure to let your day start bright.
that’s a great story you’re telling with your photos!! and such a cute little family 🙂
You are too kind Evi. So happy you enjoyed this goose drama. 🙂
Love, love, love these little guys. Great post – really nice photography!!!
Thank you so much Mary ! The babies are really adorable. Want one?
LOL, we find a new family in our pool every Spring! We are still awaiting our arrival, the male duck was was checking out the pool last week – it’s very comical trying to get the ducklings out.
Fabulous captures, Emily. Those baby geese are too gorgeous, but I don’t think the dad would be too impressed if you hugged and squeezed them. 😀
You’re right Sylvia. He’d probably smack me down on the spot. It’s hard enough just to get onto my dock when I want to.
Ahhh – one happy goose family now – loving your captures!!! Happy Thursday:)
HAHA ! That is funny – yes, once they kicked out the other family. 🙂
Not just territorial but Aggressive Territorial!
HAHA ! Yes!
What beautiful shots.. wow!!
Thank you so very much Lisa. I came back into the house and raved to hubby at how great the late afternoon light was.
HOw fantastic that you got to see the babies, I love how you described photographing them, that is brilliant.
It was a lucky moment. I don’t think they were there for very long, and they haven’t returned. Now the territorial papa is swimming in the water to make sure no one else comes onto land.
Just beautiful. Nothing like watching nature in motion.
My breath was taken away during the battle. I’ve never been so close to such intensity.
A few years ago I saw a swan jump on a boat that a young couple were rowing as they came too close to its nest. It was quite terrifying to see this huge bird honking and spreading its wings as if ready to attack the poor pair. I love swans, but ever since, I am very careful around them, especially this time of year when their chicks are hatching. Nature will protect her children and rightly so.