Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Mother Goose

 Canada Goose sitting on her nest

Apparently the snow last week has not affected the goose breeding season. Out for a walk in Newmarket, I discovered this soon-to-be Momma.

 On a tiny island in Fairy Lake, Newmarket

She apparently felt safe as I was quite a distance away and had to zoom in a LOT with my point-and-shoot to get the closer photo.

Father Goose

As you can see, soon-to-be dad is monitoring the situation.
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44 comments:

  1. RevrunnerApril 22, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for this next activity.

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    Great 'family' shots!

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  3. William KendallApril 22, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful pair!

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  4. RoanApril 22, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Great shots! Is that a bit of green I see in that last shot? We have a pair of geese nesting over by The Rez. I'm looking forward to some babies.

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  5. Suburban GirlApril 22, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Oh yes, you can't get too close to a mama goose!

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  6. MadSnapperApril 22, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    she is beautiful and Father is On Patrol.... ready to make those loud hissing noises if anyone comes close

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  7. JudyApril 22, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Another sure sign that flowers and grass are coming...
    I wonder if they are early, or the geese here are late...

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  8. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 22, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    funny all the birds we have in Florida, but no geese. I had to make a business trip to Chicago to meet my first gaggle...they wouldn't give up the sidewalk during a run...attacked me like banshees. Thought I was going to die :)

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  9. orchid0324April 22, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Dearest EG CameraGirl;
    Oh, Mother Goose and father (soon-to-be) so lovely♡♡♡ I wish I could take pictures with zoom better as I sometimes see birds in the river from the road(^^;)

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  10. KathyApril 22, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I hope you get to see the babies when they come.

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  11. DarlaApril 22, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    It tickles me that she has her own island. Living in style!

    Darla

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  12. CarverApril 22, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Great shot of the expectant mother and of the father standing watch.

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  13. TexWisGirlApril 22, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    sweet! i hope they have a successful brood!

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  14. Linda W.April 22, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    You'll have to keep checking back on her. It would be fun to see some goslings!

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  15. KarenApril 22, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    A lovely couple!

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  16. JudyApril 22, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I'm sure that Father Goose would have bravely dealt with the situation had you come too close. I have been chased by a goose before and it's kind of scary.

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  17. DeniseinVAApril 22, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Lovely to see the geese nesting again. We were out the other day when a Daddy Goose was standing like a sentinel while his mate was feeding. Great photos!

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  18. Ruth HiebertApril 22, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    I hope you get to take picture of those little ones later.

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  19. The CrankyApril 22, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Do keep us updated on this little family if you can!

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  20. RedPatApril 22, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    She does look secure there, EG!

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  21. IndraniApril 22, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Lovely family pics.

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  22. NaquillityApril 22, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    how exciting there'll be some baby canadians waddling around soon. some great shots of the mother goose. have a great day~

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  23. Rune EideApril 22, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Nothing like Nature in spring!

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  24. Pamela GordonApril 22, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Nice capture of mama on the nest! I hope you might get to see the babies when they arrive. :)

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  25. ElaApril 22, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful family :)

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  26. StuartApril 22, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Nice family portraits !

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  27. cieldequimperApril 22, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Family life in the sunshine. Life couldn't get any better! :-) Your point and shoot is excellent quality!

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  28. Gail DixonApril 22, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Aww, what a sweet pair on their own little island. Lovely portrait of mama goose.

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  29. cedarmerefarmApril 22, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    We have a pair of Canada geese that come to our pond every spring. They are such love birds. I love watching them gliding along side by side on the water. I have yet to see the little ones, though. Beautiful shot of mama goose.

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  30. RandyApril 22, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    A nest with a view.

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  31. Esther JoyApril 22, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Great shots!

    Missed seeing you around there for awhile... Hope your family is well...

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  32. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 23, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    great shots and look forward to seeing the babies soon

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  33. eileeninmdApril 23, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Cute shots of Momma on the nest. And Dad takes his job very seriously.. Great post, have a happy day!

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  34. PerthDailyPhotoApril 23, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Hasn't she found herself a nice wee spot there EG. Your point and shoot did a really good job there :)

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  35. Small City ScenesApril 23, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    A pair has come back to our pond. Last year had 7 babies--hopefully not so many this year.
    Super good pictures. MB

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  36. AnonymousApril 23, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I'm always in awe of how active both parents are in raising their goslings. Great captures!

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  37. HansHBApril 23, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    A great post, lovely to see!

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  38. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 23, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Sweet documentation of the family!

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  39. Susan AndersonApril 23, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    I wrote about mother birds in my post today. Guess we are on the same page!

    Lovely photos.

    =)

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  40. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    Wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing goslings.

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  41. ArijaApril 24, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Well, the early bird get the worm and the early breeding goose probably gets the tastiest new grass.
    Good luck to her.

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  42. kayerjApril 24, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    wow, that's a fun photo op.

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  43. Jenn JilksApril 26, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    She'd match well with my Billy Goats Gruff! :-)

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  44. AnonymousApril 26, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I love their little island home. Hope they have a successful brood.

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