In the top panel, the gosling seems to be pushing on momma goose to get a look at the eggs. The lower panel shows it checking out the eggs momma goose is incubating. Sadly for this gosling, none of the other eggs in this nest will hatch.The goose will continue to incubate the eggs until they rot or a predator steals them. The geese have learned over the years not to build nests on the grounds - this is probably the first year this momma goose has laid eggs. Hopefully she will build her nest on the shore of the nearby lake next year.
Tomorrow we will see this gosling testing his little wings and how it deals with a cool spring morning.
(Nikon D200, 70-200mm VR @ 120mm, 1/90s, f/8, iso 200), Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, May 3, 2007
Name:: Heidi
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
How far away are you shooting - this is really a sweet shot!
About me
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
Currently, I am...
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!