Thursday, April 19, 2012

Family of geese on a family picnic

 
While mom and dad are on the lookout, 3 of the youngens are eating while the other 2 are either resting or eating while lying down.  And Mr. Nanny is eating with the little ones.

I heard a goose honk loudly and then immediately saw the 5 babies scramble towards mom. As they're running, you can see their little, tiny, undeveloped wings that look a little more than stubs sticking up in the air.  If they had wings, they would have used them.  It will be a while before they have wings that are full size and fully functional.  Later in the summer I hope to be able to get some pics of them practicing flying.  It's very, very cool!  But, we can enjoy their infancy, and toddler phases for now.  :)

At first glance I could only see 2 of the babies.  Upon closer look at the picture, I can see a little yellow fluff at the V in mom's neck as she rests by the shore.  I'm sure they're snuggled up close to her.  Awwww, melts my heart.

Mr. Nanny standing guard while the entire family feasts and relaxes. 

Mr. Nanny quenching his thirst while the family members either rest, rest while eating, or feast on what looks like cracked corn leftover from someone who came to feed the ducks and geese earlier.  This family of geese, along with Mr. Nanny, hung out here for a good part of the afternoon.  Kind of like a day at the beach?

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