Whos keeping an eye on me....

Tuesday 5 June 2012

Goosander

Not many words needed for this post......

This female Goosender and nine chicks enjoy the sun at Tittesworth Reservoir in late May

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18 comments:

NatureStop said...

They are so cute an so well captured. Have a great day1

Shantana

Unknown said...

Love the hitching a ride!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Carletta said...

Cute shots Dave!
Is that Mama's favorite I wonder that gets to sit on her back or maybe he hasn't learned to swim and she told him to hop up there and watch the others to see how it's done. :)

eileeninmd said...

Oh Wow, just adorable. What a great sighting. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!

Brian King said...

That's awesome! Gorgeous shots, Dave!

Vores have said...

Oh, how cute .... nice series. Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

mick said...

Great photos. The little ones are so cute and the reflections are beautiful.

Stewart M said...

I wonder why that "special one" gets a ride and the others have to swim?

Nice pictures.

Stewart M - Australia

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Magnificent shares, just so beautiful these birds and those little ones, adorable...makes me happy. Your banner is superb, really very lovely!

Linda said...

What a wonderful series of shots! They are simply beautiful! I also love your header...I am always captivated by roads and trails...

Hilke Breder said...

Marvelous shots, Dave! To see scenes like those lifts my spirit.

GRØNN FRYD HOS MONIQUE - said...

Really nice photoes, elegant with the reflections in the water and no disturbing elements around, and very funny with the little one that is riding on the back of the parent while all the other brothers and sisters have to swim behind them!

Springman said...

Excellent captures Dave, I would love to see that back riding behaviour someday!

Adam Jones said...

Lovely stuff Dave. There's something special about Goosanders.

Phil Slade said...

Nice shots Dave. Not easy to get close to a Goosander.

CameraCruise said...

Wonderful shots, they are so adorable.

Modesto Viegas said...

Good capture!!

Liz said...

What a lovely series of shots! I'm glad you visited my blog. Your birds are lovely and your "Bird of the month" along the side of your blog is wonderful!!