A brand new Cape Barren Goose family was wandering along a Phillip Island track that I visited just before lockdown.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 800, 560mm
Canon 5DSR, Canon 200-400 L IS USM EXT
The family looked seriously cute together. There were five goslings with both parents. The missing two were in the grasses when I took the photograph above. The adult geese are very protective parents. I was a long way from this little family and used my lens at 560mm.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 800
Canon 5DSR, Canon 200-400 L IS USM EXT
These guys looked like they’re in formation! I could hardly believe it especially as they were running around constantly pecking at the ground and changing direction.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 800
Canon 5DSR, Canon 200-400 L IS USM EXT
I think they were only about 24 hours out of their eggs as each gosling still has its egg tooth that it used to break through the shell when hatching. The egg tooth can be clearly seen in the image above, at the end of its bill.
1/800, f/7.1, ISO 800
Canon 5DSR, Canon 200-400 L IS USM EXT
These geese are extraordinary handsome birds, always watchful, especially when they have goslings to protect.
Actually, they aren’t always very watchful as I found out when photographing a pair that were drunk after eating fermented berries. They were hilarious to watch.
Happy birding, stay safe, Kim
~ Facebook page Kim Wormald – lirralirra
~ Facebook group Ethical Bird Photography
Love CBGeese – what is it about chicks that you just want to pick them up and blow on their fluff butts? Weird but true, they’re so endearing. Thanks for sharing and keeping us sane.
Oh Syndy, you have put the funniest image in my mind about goslings! I shall never look at them in the same way again.
It’s probably a bit of a chicken thing LOL
Hahahaha!
I LOVE those goslings Kim!!
So do I Tess, thank you 🙂
Me too. I am not going to hold my breath though. Blue is not my colour.
COMPLETE and utter little charmers. What a wonderful sight to see – for you, and for us.
I love the ‘in formation shot’ and applaud the watchful parents.
I do hope your lockdown can be lifted again quickly.
Since the politicians are returning to Canberra I fear that we will be entering one. I have less than no confidence that they and the staffers will behave responsibly.
I don’t know why they feel they have to return to Canberra when so many places are in lockdown. If (and maybe this isn’t true) but if confidential conversations can be held between countries then you’d think technology would make it possible to government to continue remotely. Whatever they decide, I hope they DO behave responsibly and that everyone in the ACT stays safe.