The last few weeks I have been following the adventures of a family of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) at my local marshland and encountered them this morning as they were foraging in the muddy grass.
There are currently four goslings (there may have been six initially if this is the same family I saw previously) and it was fun to watch them as they would wander off a little from their parents and then scurry back quickly.
It was hard to get clear shots of the youngsters, but I did manage to get this shot that I like when one of the goslings walked to the water’s edge to get a drink.
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Mike Powell 
Fantastic shot, Mike!
Thanks, Sue. These little guys are fun to watch. It seems like they are already developing their own personalities–some seem more social and aggressive and others more shy and stand-offish.
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Thanks very much for thinking of me. At the moment, I prefer not to meet the criteria for accepting awards like this.
Ur very welcome! I just wanted u to know that you have inspired me and wanted to pass the luv along. Happy shooting!!
They are growing up.
Nice shot. He’s cute, but probably won’t win any beauty contests.
He’s at that awkward stage–a bit like a teenager.
Wonderful. 😀