Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Nesting Geese

Canada Geese nesting on the Ausable River
Ontario, Canada


This guy is in defense mode because...


...we got too close to the nest.


He seemed more relaxed as we went on our way.


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41 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Great close ups Karen!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.

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  2. TexWisGirlApril 10, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    sweet! great shots!

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  3. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Love the 'defense' pose!

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  4. Brian KingApril 10, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Great shots, Karen! Gorgeous colors!

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  5. NatureStopApril 10, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Greetings from Oman!!!

    Karen,great captures!

    Shantana.

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  6. fjällripanApril 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful photos of the canada geeses! I saw one in that defensive mode yesterday, trying to force other geeses to go away :)

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  7. Sylvia KApril 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    What wonderful, close-up captures, Karen! I do love the geese and always enjoy seeing them with their families when I'm able to get down to the Sound! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  8. LindyLouMacApril 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    What beautiful captures.

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  9. CameraCruiseApril 10, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Great shots!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  10. HansHBApril 10, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Nice shots!
    Happy WBW!

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  11. CarlettaApril 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    These shots are wonderful Karen!
    You really captured a magical moment. Love that second shot with the red branches!

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  12. theconstantwalkerApril 10, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Lovely images .. it's a great time of year to watch wildlife..

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the LooseApril 10, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen "defense mode" before. Interesting. Great captures.

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  14. CanadianGardenJoyApril 10, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Hello Karen girl : )
    They are so interesting to watch aren't they ? .. I think there is a pair nesting right in the middle of a store complex of the big box stores actually .. hope they will be safe and left alone.
    You got some terrific shots!
    Joy

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  15. Joanne OlivieriApril 10, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Excellent shots of these beautiful geese. The Defense mode is very unique to see.

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  16. EG CameraGirlApril 10, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I've seen a few bad-tempered geese lately. :)) Nice photos, Karen!

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  17. Martha ZApril 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I've noticed that the geese are no longer in flocks but in pairs. Today I spotted one lying in the grass so I guess we will soon be treated to the sight of little goslings.

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  18. DebbieApril 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    beautiful close ups...i especially liked the first one, i did not know that was their "defensive mode"!!!

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  19. mickApril 10, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Great photos of the birds and the color of the water is really beautiful.

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  20. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 10, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Incredible images!

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  21. eileeninmdApril 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I have seen the geese being moody. They are funny critters. Great captures! Have a great day!

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  22. Les...April 10, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    what a great series of pics, papa goose sure looks threatening there doesn't he! well done! *VBS*

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  23. SpringmanApril 10, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    These shots have a very cool look, nice job!

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 10, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Nice series! They're fun to watch.

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  25. ArijaApril 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Even a gander's home is his castle and beware of you step on his toes!

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  26. EbieApril 11, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    That first shot is very well composed!

    The trunk, looks golden, and she is a pretty bird! (or maybe a he, not familiar)

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  27. lina@happy familyApril 11, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Love the first shot. A cute defense pose :)

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  28. Gemma WisemanApril 11, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    So love the macro of the defense pose in the first photo! Amazing sight! Great nest detail and then the last photo highlights the feather textures and patterns!

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  29. Joop ZandApril 11, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Nice pose.....very good shots of this goose , the light is also very nice Karen.

    Greetings, Joop

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  30. Cecilia ArtistaApril 11, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful pictures!

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  31. Kim, USAApril 11, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Oh wow is that how they act when they are in the defense mood? I could only imagine how a mama geese do when her nest is vandalized ^_^ I love the first photo there is a yellow reflection on the water or is it a dead tree? Thanks for joining Water World Wednesday I do appreciate it much!

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  32. jooApril 11, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Delightful photos!

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  33. Hootin AnniApril 11, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I've had the 'privilege' of being bitten by those geese....and trust me, they HURT. I learned my lesson. When they get all hunched up....beware!!! And move out.

    Excellent images.

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  34. Jackie McGuinnessApril 11, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    These are just magnificent shots!!

    Thanks for dropping by and visiting me.

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  35. PatApril 11, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Great capture of that defensive behavior!

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  36. LeoviApril 11, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Wonderful photos, I love the three delicious ducks.

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  37. EllieApril 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    So that's what a defensive mode is like. Great pictures Karen.

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  38. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful photos! The blue of water is amazing and sets off the birds nicely.

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  39. NatureFootstepApril 11, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    nice shots of the canadian. :)

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  40. Icy BCApril 12, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    These photos are beautiful, Karen! I love the second one with the trees on both sides.

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  41. Kenneth Cole SchneiderApril 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I think the geese feel they are invisible when they do that, and they nearly are!

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