Going to school ...

digismile

I love this time of year! Early spring is marked by the return of the Canada Geese. And shortly thereafter, the babies follow ...

I went searching this weekend to see if I could find a few goslings. Well, I kind of hit the mother lode, 20+ goslings under the watchful eye of four adults.



The flock was heading down a small embankment for a quick lesson in swimming and feeding/drinking. Two adults headed out on a small pond to demonstrate today's lesson. The goslings watched and imitated from shore ...

First, stick your bill in the water ...



Then, lift your head up to drink ...



After a bit of practice, it's on to the water to try it while swimming ...

Drink,



Swallow,



Repeat!



Round everybody up ...



Head for shore ...



Everybody out of the water!



After that, they climbed back up the hill and plopped down in the grass for a little rest!

Harryb

Good find Brad with a high cuteness degree.

PGM

I like the shot "Heading for shore." Too cute! Best, Pam

digismile

Thanks Harry and Pam. I don't do a lot of nature/wildlife photography, so when I do venture out, slow moving objects seem to work best .

Haven't had a lot of success with BIF shots. I guess practice makes perfect ...

Thanks again,