Tuesday 5 July 2011

Growing Up Fast.

I haven't had much chance to photograph birds during the past week so for todays submission to WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY I have delved into the recent archives to present the changes I have witnessed in the growth rate of one of the broods of Canada Geese over just a period of six weeks.   

The first four frames were all taken on the 13th May around the edge of a local pond. As always at this stage the young goslings keep close to at least one of the parents who are very attentive and constantly monitor anyone in their vicinity. 

 Hey guys when will we be able to see where we are going?

All these shots were taken from a reasonable distance ensuring that there was no disturbance to their daily routine.

 I even got a very polite wave 'goodbye'.

This image was taken just three weeks later .... not a vast difference although the plumage is a lot less fluffy.

A further three weeks on (a total of at least six weeks growth) and that fluffy, cuddly gosling is now nearly two thirds the size of its parents ..... just a gangling teenager!
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31 comments:

  1. theconstantwalker5 July 2011 at 21:13

    Beautiful images Frank... lovely to see.

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  2. mick5 July 2011 at 21:28

    Beautiful photos and very interesting to see the changes over just a few weeks.

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  3. Modesto Viegas5 July 2011 at 21:52

    Very good series!

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  4. Roy5 July 2011 at 22:05

    Lovely images Frank, especially the second one down.

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  5. ksdoolittle5 July 2011 at 22:27

    It's interesting to see the difference - from little cutie to ugly duckling.

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  6. Unknown5 July 2011 at 22:39

    Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. Husfruen of Hilltop House5 July 2011 at 22:48

    Wonderful!

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  8. D. Enrique Choquet de Isla5 July 2011 at 22:50

    Lovely shots, Frank!

    I enjoyed a lot watching this sequence of images where is documented the rapid growth of these adorable creatures.

    Warmest Greetings from Spain.

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  9. TexWisGirl5 July 2011 at 23:05

    oh my word, these are great! sweet and tiny to curly and already quite imposing. :)

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  10. grammie g5 July 2011 at 23:32

    Hi Frank...amazing how fast those little bugger grow...such a pleasure it is for us humans to enjoy!!

    Grace

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  11. Tammy6 July 2011 at 00:09

    Pure sweetness

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  12. Kim, USA6 July 2011 at 00:13

    These is beautiful. I have seen all your photos and they are all fantastic, how do you find all the birds and insects? Do you use a zooming lens etc? Thanks for the visit!

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  13. eileeninmd6 July 2011 at 00:14

    They should get a cuteness award. Wonderful photos, Frank!

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  14. Sondra6 July 2011 at 00:42

    From cute fuzz balls to almost an goose in just 3 wks WOW...Love your photos.

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  15. Springman6 July 2011 at 03:26

    What a fascinating development these birds experience. That these fluff balls make it through all those nights in the wild and into adulthood is a testament to good parenting! Great takes Frank!

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  16. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 04:18

    Not only informative, but beautifully photographed series!

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  17. Montanagirl6 July 2011 at 05:30

    Wonderful captures! They sure do grow up fast.

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  18. Fjällripan6 July 2011 at 07:29

    Beautiful post and interesting to see how they have grown.

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  19. Tim James6 July 2011 at 10:24

    Adore the wave shot. Lovely series.

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  20. holdingmoments6 July 2011 at 10:49

    Cracking series Frank. Love the 'wave' lol

    Amazing how quickly they grow, and change.

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  21. Midmarsh John6 July 2011 at 11:58

    A charming series of awww shots Frank.

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  22. Hilke Breder6 July 2011 at 12:04

    Great series, Frank. Isn't it true for humans too from cute babies to awkward teenagers- they are doing it just so much faster!

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  23. BirdingMaine6 July 2011 at 15:12

    They do grow fast. Wonderful post and images Frank!

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  24. Crafty Green Poet6 July 2011 at 16:18

    they're so adorable when they're really small and then yes that gangling teenager stage...

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  25. JRandSue6 July 2011 at 17:42

    Great looking set Frank.

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  26. Sarah Knight6 July 2011 at 18:45

    Very cool : )

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  27. Bob Bushell6 July 2011 at 18:49

    It's so exiting to watch, and without notice it has grown up, with all its parents. Nice photos.

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  28. FAB6 July 2011 at 22:55

    Hi Everyone. Thanks for all your lovely comments on the fast growing goslings now entering their tantrum teenager stage. Cheers FAB.

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  29. Willard7 July 2011 at 02:33

    An excellent series, Frank. I like to see photos that document natural behavior and the development of the young into adults, etc.

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  30. Fotokarusellen7 July 2011 at 08:32

    Beautiful, just very beautiful. Wonderful work.

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  31. FAB7 July 2011 at 21:00

    Cheers Willard. The opportunity to follow this development with specific individuals doesn't happen too often so I was pleased to be around at the right times.

    Thanks very much Fotokarusellen.

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