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Sunday 25 August 2013

Greylag Goose (Anser anser)

The ancestor of most domestic geese, the greylag is the largest and bulkiest of the wild geese native to the UK and Europe. In many parts of the UK it has been re-established by releasing birds in suitable areas, but the resulting flocks (often mixed with Canada geese) found around gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs all year round in southern Britain tend to be semi-tame and uninspiring. The native birds and wintering flocks found in Scotland retain the special appeal of truly wild geese. (RSPB)



44 comments:

  1. fabulous Bob; another pretty looking duck

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  2. Sharpness, colors and light are realy wonderful, compliments Bob.

    good music to.

    Greetings, Joop

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    1. Thanks Joop, and the music, one in a thousand.

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  3. Gorgeous closeup of your Goose, Bob!

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  4. Hello Bob,
    What a wonderful shots!!
    Nice so close and good sharpness!!

    Greetings,
    Marco

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  5. Nicely you posed this goose. It is the ancestor of our domestic geese. Beautiful.

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  6. You have the knack of making the most common of things look fantastic Bob.

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  7. A good but noisy bird. They are just starting to arrive in Scotland for the winter.

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    1. Yes, then will be millions of them, making a loud noise, I love 'em.

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  8. I love geese, Bob. Not many people agree with me. But they are such nice birds, always talking to each other. Excellent images. Greetings, Joke

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    1. Yes Joke, I agree with you, they are lovely.

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  9. Bob
    Bonsoir

    Il est magnifique et tes photos toujours si belles
    Bonne soirée

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  10. Hola Bob,magnifico retrato de este Ganso.Un abrazo

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  11. never knew the beaks could have two vibrant colors

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  12. Good to see the prosperous fellows,Bob



    Aloha

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  13. Herrlich, liebr Bob.
    Die Fotos sind grandios.
    Einen schönen Sonntagabend wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  14. I think these geese are gorgeous Bob!

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  15. Stunning feather detail Bob, brilliant.

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  16. I love geese Bob,and the noise they do!!!
    I would love to be there and see the million when they come!!!
    Exellent shots!!Great photography!!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Ha ha ha, come over and see them and hear them, lol.

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  17. amazing Bob , så nært og skarpt !

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  18. Ma ciekawy w kolorach dziób i śliczne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
    It has interesting in colors beak and beautiful pictures. Yours.

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  19. These are great closeups, Bob! Very neat to see so much detail!!

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  20. Beautiful photos of the geese, Bob.
    Light, sharpness and colors are perfect.
    Greetings Irma

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  21. Hello Bob,
    Thanks for tis interesting post, I have learned some thing... about the release of these geese in the UK.
    Great photos as usual, lovely portraits!
    Keep well!

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