We have “new kids” on our block – or should I say beach. More precisely, I should say we have two new goslings on our beach. just a couple of days ago we noticed a pair of Canada Geese on the shore and very close by were the two goslings you see in the picture.
They stop, rest, and feed on our beach and then move to the neighbors’ or go across the lake to another area. It is great to watch how the little ones stay close to mom & dad. One will ocassionally wander off exploring, but when they realize how far away they are from mom (maybe 4 feet) they go rushing back to her protection. Mom & dad stay on heightened alert all the time and the least little disturbance sees the family off into the water and away from the perceived danger – even my opening a sliding glass door was enough to set them in motion.
I have taken a few pictures from a distance (600mm lens) and have stopped as I want them to feel comfortable and safe on our beach. Spring is a wonderful time of the year.
I love your two little new kids on the lake! They are adorable and I hope Mama and Papa decide that it is safe there on that beach and Dick and Kathy will be good guardians of their little family! Great Photo Dick!