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Monday 3 March 2014
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.
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Great portraits Bob.. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana for your comments.
DeleteA very noisy if attractive bird.
ReplyDeleteThey are a bit on the noisy side.
DeleteLooks stunning, thanks for sharing the information and pic
ReplyDeleteAwesome closeups of the goose, Bob!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
DeleteWow what a photos bob i love the look im the eyes
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day
Have a wonderful day to you Marijke.
DeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteRegards
Mariann
just love those ropy-looking neck feathers!
ReplyDeletePedazo de buenos primeros planos, Bob, excelente nitidez.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
It is nothing Jesus.
DeleteReally nice close-up shots, Bob. So much detail and clarity!
ReplyDeleteBEN Alors il est trop beau et il était presque dans les jambes
ReplyDeleteBOB
J'adore de plus en plus tes photos
bisou
Cracking images Bob.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should have made the last one clean itself up a bit before taking it's photo?...[;o)
That one is always eating, stones, grit, etc etc.
DeleteExcellent portraits of this beauty!
ReplyDeleteOh, I forgot to add, I love the Kinks, great song.
ReplyDeleteYes, great music.
DeleteYour photos are incredibly beautiful! Superb!
ReplyDeleteAwe, thanks Cath.
DeleteI love the design on those neck feathers!! Wow.
ReplyDeleteCheers Keith.
DeleteWild or domestic is very beautiful, Bob ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday.
a hug.
Ciekawie i bardzo ładnie układają się jej pióra na na szyi. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and very nicely put her pen on the neck. Yours.
Greylag geese are kind of noisy too Giga.
DeleteI see they have the serrated beaks that I have experienced as greedy swans snatch food (or attempt to snatch my camera) from my fingers.
ReplyDeleteStunning image - thank you.
Oh, they are quite friendly.
DeleteAmazing closeups Bob!!Gorgeous photos!!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Ooh, thank you Dimi.
DeleteHola Bob,un magnifico retrato.Un abrazo
ReplyDeletereally interesting the rope-like effect of the neck feathers too; great photos again Bob
ReplyDeleteinclíble beauty one has achieved in these simple images in composition, I congratulate
ReplyDeleteNIce shot. You really managed to get close.
ReplyDeleteI love the portraits of Geese you take!
ReplyDeletenice goose
ReplyDeleteWow - magnificent shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Bob.
ReplyDeleteSo sharp, you can see the teeth.
Yes, big teeth, lol.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Greylag geese photo is beautiful. What a beautiful head! For me there is no wild geese, mallards only :) I greet
This Greylag Goose is wild, standing by Cannop Lake, Forest of Dean, honest!!
DeleteWonderful portrait of the greylag goose, approach with good skarpet and fine details.
ReplyDeleteOttar
Now now, wipe that mouth and brush the teeth! :D
ReplyDeleteHow can it brush it's teeth, lol.
DeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteOne thing's for sure.... I won't share its meal! LOL!!!
Great portraits again, the last has the best lighting, I think!
Just brilliant!
It's beautiful ... and those details, super.
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