Sippy Puddle
I went out after coyotes and wound up with goslings (baby geese). I ran into a family of 2 parents and 4 goslings.
Canada Geese are monogamous and mate for life, and are very attentive parents. Wherever they went, one parent lead the way and the other parent brought up the rear, keeping a close eye on babies everywhere they went. They were very protective when they noticed a snapping turtle in the water. They’d chase away other geese and RWBBs that got too close, and would hiss and posture at any dog-walkers and dogs that got too close. I tried to keep my distance, mostly out of respect, but partly because I didn’t want to explain getting beat up by a bird.
One of the goslings was particularly adventurous – I have the most photos of him. He’d be the one leading the way, out in front of the others, and the first one to wander away from the family. Mom and dad goose had their hands full keeping track of him.
Canada Goose Gosling (Branta canadensis)
Crown Hill Park, Lakewood, CO
Sony a700
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4TC
Giottos tripod, Acratech ballhead, Wimberley Sidekick
ISO400, f/2.8, 1/320sec
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Jonathan Bartlett
OMG!!
Such a cute little fella!
This is one of my favorites Jay, great shot!
Jay Ryser replied
I got about 50 of this little guy, too. I usually don’t go for cute, but this little guy is adorable.
Nature's Realm
Such a wonderful image. Well done – Dennis
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks Dennis
Kasey Cline
OMG! This is so cute….Its not a fox kit but still just as cute!!! Makes me want to rush over there….What a great shot!!! I want one!
Jay Ryser replied
It’s good weather for it – rush on over
Elysia Ranking
Awe. lovely shot. The lil guy is adorable!
Jay Ryser replied
He is a cutie
Dave & Trena P...
wow what a great shot!!! this is so cute! perfect… instant fav!
Jay Ryser replied
Thanks guys
Kasey Cline
No today….Lazy Sunday and too chilly! Maybe tomorrow.
Jan Timmons
Sometimes cute becomes tough to ignore. This is a remarkably sharp shot, yet so adorably fuzzy.
Thanks, also, for mentioning the Wimberley Sidekick. I had to google, but it looks good for tracking quick fox or geese movements.
Jay Ryser replied
Once you go gimbal head for big lenses, you can never go back. Makes using a big lens effortless!
Cathy Beharriell
Beautiful-saw a few of these myself today!!
Jay Ryser replied
It’s that time of the year!
pepper08
so darn cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jay Ryser replied
They are cute
djlampkins
LOL!! Great stuff…. or should I say fluff… :D
Jay Ryser replied
I was never sure I had them in focus – they’re so fuzzy
Dusker
Great photo, focus is pretty dammed good!
lorilee
How precious is this!!!!! A sweet capture!!!
Steve Taylor
High on the cute factor
Stephen Thomas
Excellent Photo! Sweet capture of this cute little goose!
Victoria Sheldon
Soooo cute. great shot!!!!!!
Brandie1
Lovely capture,
So sweet
justlinda
Lovely….............
Krys Bailey
Stunning capture, Jay! What a cutie and nice timing! ;o)
Julie Scully
I want one!...this is lovely.
RealPainter
kiss it big….......love em so much…....all the babies….....great shot
LYN EVANS
How beautiful, so cute
Marvin Collins
Beautiful!!
Louise Robinson
Gorgeous shot!
Bonnie T. Barry
Isn’t life full of wonderful surprises! You wanted a coyote but you got this endearing little gosling instead. I think it’s a testament to the serendipity factor of life—expecting the unexpected and being delighted in it! Love this so much!
snappyexposure
Double brilliant.