I found that the goslings learn early how to display attitude - when they are threatened by adult geese in the Gardens they mimic their parents - lot of hissing and sticking out of tongues. In the top panel they are close to momma goose with the runt always behind the three larger siblings also being more demonstrative (top panel) and on their own in the bottom panel. Momma and poppa goose were always successful in protecting their offspring from the frequent feigned attacks of the other adult geese who share the Gardens.The top panel is a digital art creation produced in Photoshop.
Tomorrow we will see what these four goslings have grown to look like - be forewarned, they are not as cute as in the previous photos. For comparison there will be a shot of one of the goslings when younger - it is trying to get used to its big webbed feet.
(Nikon D200, Nikkor 70-200mm VR, iso 400), Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, May 14, 2007
Name:: Donna
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
Attitude class -- I like that.
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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.
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Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!