Saturday, June 6, 2015

Gaggle of Goslings

 More than one family

I admire Canada geese for the way they get together to protect their young.  Turtles  - yes, sweet, slow-moving turtles  - are known for dragging goslings under to drown them.

Rounding the babies up

And some other critter has been capturing them and leaving the dead evidence along the pathway on the dike along with dead fish. I guess everyone has got to eat!

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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36 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 6, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    it is great the way thegeese put theminto a crech to kepp themout of haems way. Great shots. Have a lovely weekend.

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  2. rainfield61June 6, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    And amazingly, they learn not from school.

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    That reminds of a kindergarten on tour :-)

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  4. Bob BushellJune 6, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Swarms of them, lovely.

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  5. AnonymousJune 6, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Great pictures!!
    Observed the large goslings creche with adult Canada geese in lakes close by.
    Have a nice weekend,
    Gisela

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  6. eileeninmdJune 6, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    It is great they keep together for protection. The goslings are adorable. Great shots! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. cieldequimperJune 6, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Didn't know about the turtles, but then that's Nature for you!

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  8. Amy at love made my homeJune 6, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    You are right about nature, but it never seems fair does it. That is the way things go though. Beautiful photographs! xx

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  9. AnvilcloudJune 6, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Nature red in tooth and claw, eh?

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  10. RevrunnerJune 6, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Shifty turtles. :-)

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  11. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 6, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    I have never known about that until I saw a video on facebook the other day. It shocked me. We have geese on our pond, and I know we have snapping turtles also. Do the turtles eat the babies, or just kill them for sport. I guess I didn't think turtles were meat eaters. Now I've got to go on a google search. LOL!

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  12. jo(e)June 6, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Turtles? I had no idea.

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  13. MadSnapperJune 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    so cute. i did not know they gather together to protect each other, like elephants do, the kids belong to everyone... i like that. so sorry they are part of the food chain

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  14. MontanagirlJune 6, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Nice photos!

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  15. GreensboroDailyPhotoJune 6, 2015 at 9:06 AM

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  16. Small City ScenesJune 6, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Little goslings are so cute. We had 7 babies at the pond this year and Mom and dad brought back all the babies born over the years too--I think. they are gone now---thank goodness.

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  17. TexWisGirlJune 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    that's why i never hope for ducklings on our pond. we have a couple of snapping turtles again...

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  18. 21 WitsJune 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Ah yes, the bigger their family the happier they are!

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  19. Sylvia KJune 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I do love the ducklings!! I hope these survive the snapping turtles!! Beautiful captures as always! Hope your weekend is off to a great start!! Enjoy!!

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  20. Pamela GordonJune 6, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    That is quite the family gathering! The goslings are so sweet. Nature is cruel isn't it?

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  21. RedPatJune 6, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I hope that doesn't apply to the painted turtles, EG! I would be shocked.

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  22. IndraniJune 6, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Oh! I didn't know turtles eat goslings.
    It is a great family pic.

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  23. DebbieJune 6, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    babies, babies.....everywhere!! it's just that time of year!!!!

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  24. VPJune 6, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    That's a lot of babies!

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  25. KathyJune 6, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Cute little critters. Just like humans - some grow up to be loud and obnoxious!

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  26. Linda W.June 6, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Very cute shots!

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  27. UnknownJune 6, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Lovely shots, parents and their young eh!

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  28. ValerieJune 6, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    A great series of captures - I especially like the shadows and geometric shapes in the third shot. Happy weekend to you!

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  29. StephanieJune 6, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    So very cute!

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  30. JanieJune 6, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    The family of geese is so cute. Sad that even they have mortal enemies. But that's the way nature works.

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  31. Ruth HiebertJune 6, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    The little ones are so sweet.I agree everyone has to eat but I still don't like to see these young ones killed.

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  32. Adam JonesJune 7, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    They are very protective. I was hissed at by a pair just yesterday.

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  33. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©June 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Yes, indeed. I have a picture of a mom and just one baby. I'm sure she hatched more than one egg!
    ~

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  34. RoseJune 7, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Oh, these are so darling...

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  35. William KendallJune 7, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    That is quite a crowd!

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  36. UnknownJune 8, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    The goslings are adorable!

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