Saturday, April 23, 2016

Mother Goose

It will be hard to see her but half way up this tree in the crotch of the 2 branches there is a Canada Goose sitting on a nest of little ones. She is well hidden and her partner is standing guard near the tree! I've never seen one nesting in a tree before.
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23 comments:

  1. GreenComotionApril 23, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    Nice observation and a photo, Pat!
    I am also reminded of the movie with Cary Grant in it, with a similar title - Father Goose :)
    It is quite a fun movie from the VHS days.
    Have a Happy Day!!
    Peace :)

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  2. The Furry GnomeApril 23, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Now that is really different!

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  3. ChristineApril 23, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    What a find! That's a very clever goose!

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  4. AnonymousApril 23, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Viewing the photo on a tablet, I will have to take your word for it. Old trees with hollows are so important to wildlife.

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  5. LowellApril 23, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I've never seen anything like that before, either. I guess we just have to chalk it up to the superior brain power of Canadian geese! :)

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  6. John @ Beans and I on the LooseApril 23, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    Well that is a first for me.

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  7. CloudiaApril 23, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    Well I'll BE!

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoApril 23, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    I see her there Pat.. well spotted :)

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  9. RevrunnerApril 23, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    I'm just a little amazed by that trunk.

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  10. TomApril 23, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Hiding, I'll say.

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  11. SharonApril 23, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    She's well hidden up there blending in with the color of the tree. She must feel safe there.

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  12. William KendallApril 23, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    I can see her too.

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  13. TexWisGirlApril 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    oh, that's precious! love it! and love that you caught the mallard pair strolling by, too!

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  14. cieldequimperApril 23, 2016 at 3:21 PM

    I don't think I'd have noticed!

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  15. LindaApril 23, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    A good eye on your part, and great camouflage by the goose.

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  16. PollyApril 23, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    Well spotted. What a clever girl, probably quite a safe place and with hubby watching over her too.

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  17. eileeninmdApril 23, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Oh wow, what a cool spot for a nest. It does seem safe. Cute goose and duckies. Great photo! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  18. Taken For GrantedApril 24, 2016 at 5:52 PM

    Those ducklings will have a giant first step to leave the nest. Hope they will be alright.

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  19. LoisApril 24, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Oh wow! I definitely would have missed that. She certainly found an unusual spot for her nest.

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  20. StephanieApril 25, 2016 at 2:01 AM

    Great eye!

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  21. 21 WitsApril 25, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    That is just a perfect capture!

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  22. Laura. MApril 26, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Good home, has been sought, Pat ;)

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  23. JackApril 26, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    You have sharp eyes. I wouldn't have noticed that.

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