We decided to try something we often talk about but never do. We would sit on a bench and look at went by us. The pond we chose was about 3 hectares( 6 or 7 acres). When we sat down there was a pair of geese with some goslings on the far side of the pond. There was some goose chattering. the pair slowly moved , all the while being very alert. We didn't know it but they were deciding whether they should come and visit us. After about 15 min the geese and their goslings were right in front of us. I think they were looking for handout but we had to disappoint them.
There were a number of ducks on the pond and some sparrows were in the brush along the pond. we got glimpses of the sparrows but not enough to make an identification. they did have a beautiful song.
Oh I love these geese since I'm not a farmer for them to destroy my fields and crops. I also don't like their poop because it looks like cigars. I just like geese in general as long as I don't have to clean up after them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to spend a morning! :)
ReplyDeleteSitting on a bench watching the birds and nature...sounds like heaven :)
ReplyDeleteTeaching the little 'uns to beg! Staying put and letting the birds come to you -- that's what I do on my porch all day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely trip!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to watch the new families
ReplyDeleteA fun day! These birds are so cute...and so curious!
ReplyDeleteHow very pleasant, just to sit and watch the parade of critters go by. You are a world class relaxer, Red! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow funny that the geese had a conversation about whether or not to visit!
ReplyDeleteWas it Buddha who claimed that if you sit in one place long enough the world will pass by you?
ReplyDeleteso very cute!
ReplyDeleteThey're photogenic, even with the various issues that rise up around them. I photographed some not too long ago who were happily trimming the grass.
ReplyDeleteI like to sit and watch the world go be, too, especially when there are such beautiful creatures around. Those are lovely looking birds.
ReplyDeleteThose are nice goose, we don't see them with a black neck here around.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light on the geese!Well done blog post Red!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very peaceful, wonderfully relaxing day.
ReplyDeleteHi Red, I do think they were looking for handouts. I used to see these same birds when walking around Green Lake here in Seattle. It surprised me how they didn't seem to be afraid of humans at all. Dogs was another story. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe had them here at beginning and for them to disappear is a miracle. They have had them in the park and swim area for over 10 years I am told. So far the last week no quaking disturbances. As when they were here. They were just as bad leaving their back end donations then the dogs.
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