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19 May 2008 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Canada Goose and Gosling

Lafreniere Park

I am praying that this little gosling survives. In the past ten years the mother has faithfully sat on eggs while the father keeps watch. Cruel people and dogs have never let the goslings live past a few days. In fact, she had five eggs in the nest this time and people broke four of them.


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Andy Dunn27-May-2008 20:41
Wonderful shot, such a sad story. I hope they are both doing well.
Guest 25-May-2008 12:41
Yes it is sad to see little ones die. But don't worry here in Michigan in every pond, puddle, lake, and wet spot in the road are Canada Geese. We are over run with them.
They are quite a mess here. They pollute beaches, water ways, public parks and shut them down. Yes, we like them BUT there are just to many for the area.
http://www.pbase.com/lavere/image/97593103/medium

Any way very nice pictures as always.
Jackdad20-May-2008 18:27
Good luck to them both!
John Lester20-May-2008 13:40
We don't have people problems but my wood ducks had two chicks one day and none the next. I have seen very few survive over the last few years.

Great shot!
laine8220-May-2008 13:04
She needs a little island where nobody can reach her.
Neal Nye20-May-2008 11:52
What a sweet picture! There is no lack of geese in the world, but still, it's disgusting that people are so destructive.
Zak20-May-2008 10:09
cute!
Bryan Murahashi20-May-2008 05:31
Very cute capture.
Dennis Hoyne20-May-2008 04:38
Wonderful image, Coleen. Very well done. V
Bob Foisel20-May-2008 03:55
Very tender.
Mindy McNaugher20-May-2008 01:11
Precious capture!!! Magnificent! Vote!
Guest 20-May-2008 00:50
Protection, I know that I wouldn't tempt this one.
s_barbour20-May-2008 00:38
Oh how precious Coleen, wonderful find!
carol j. phipps20-May-2008 00:34
AAAAH! is the word! Sheltered! V
Robin Reid20-May-2008 00:24
Aaaah!