Returning to Eye Green LNR when the sun was out seemed to be a good idea. The Pink-footed Goose was still present amongst the Greylags and the sun coupled with the proximity of the bird lent itself to getting these `better` shots.
Although I leave the judgement to you, dear reader.
Very nice relaxing shots John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, too kind.
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These are such lovely photos of a rather pretty goose. Do pop over to see my pheasant poem if you have time.
ReplyDeleteThanks cuby poet,
DeleteThey are a nice looking goose. I have indeed paid you a visit and read your wonderful poem, oh, how I wish I was as creative!
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Do these birds sleep in the position of the first photo? I saw a female Mallard in that position for about 15 minutes recently!
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Hi Bazza,
DeleteGeese and ducks tend to sleep like this, they are safe on the water, although they doze rather than sleep.
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Beautiful images John. I agree these are very pretty geese.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, too kind.
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Nice goose, good series!
ReplyDeleteHi Modesto Viegas,
DeleteThank you and thank you for your visit.
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Beautiful sequence!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gary, too kind.
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Lovely images John.. I just happened to have an image of a flock of these lovely geese on Flickr a couple of years ago and got an email from the BBC asking if they use it for their Autumnwatch website.. I was so chuffed.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew,
DeleteThank you. I remember you saying, I don`t blame you to be chuffed, I would too!
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A beautiful series of shots in lovely light!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carletta and thank you for the visit!
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Great photos John!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy, too kind!
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Hi there - nice pictures - I used to live near the Solway - so I miss the geese in winter.
ReplyDeletecheers - Stewart M - Australia
Hi Stewart,
DeleteThank you. I am sure that is all you miss, living in Oz, although maybe you miss the weather too! ;)
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Superb images John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, too kind!
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Sweet! The first picture looks as if he's hiding that beautiful red bill instead of showing it off like he should!
ReplyDeleteHi Sallie,
DeleteYes, he has gone all shy! Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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John, these are amazing shots! I just love how ducks and geese "sleep" like that (often with one eye open too!)
ReplyDeleteLovely light and reflections too.
Hi Liz,
DeleteThank you for those extremely kind words! I wonder if that`s where they got the expression to sleep with one eye open ( so you can see danger coming )?
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A lovely sequence of photos John and very peaceful too.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan,
DeleteThank you, we can all do with a little bit of peace and tranquillity now and again.
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I feel it too, a sereneness about these. Great work John!
ReplyDeleteThanks Springman, too kind!
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Beautiful series John!! I love the colours of this bird...sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary, too kind!
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Gorgeous photos, John! I love the brown tones.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gary! They are called `grey` geese, but there are some subtle brown tones to the birds aren`t there!
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Wonderful photographs.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
Thank you Tatjana and thank you for the visit!
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Excellent shots of these beauties John! I particularly like the third photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Larry,
DeleteIt took ages for the bird to stop snoozing, but when it did I managed to get a couple of decent shots before it tucked its bill under its wing again!
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