I was at a park near L. Tahoe early one morning, sitting quietly at the picnic table enjoying a cup of coffee. A flock of Canadian honkers landed nearby and commenced to scrounge around in the weeds. The sentry goose soon noticed me and waddled over for a closer look. I remained motionless as he got within arm's reach, and scrutinized me from various angles. As he returned to the flock, I let out a couple of distinct quacks. He froze, then turned, stretched up to full height and spread his wings. Ruffled his feathers and returned to his buddies. About 15 minutes later they all flew away and I poured myself another cup of coffee.
Title made me laugh...photo's are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIf there were little ones around, you would NOT have been ignored! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteYou just learn to talk Gooseineese!
ReplyDeleteI was at a park near L. Tahoe early one morning, sitting quietly at the picnic table enjoying a cup of coffee. A flock of Canadian honkers landed nearby and commenced to scrounge around in the weeds. The sentry goose soon noticed me and waddled over for a closer look.
ReplyDeleteI remained motionless as he got within arm's reach, and scrutinized me from various angles.
As he returned to the flock, I let out a couple of distinct quacks.
He froze, then turned, stretched up to full height and spread his wings. Ruffled his feathers and returned to his buddies.
About 15 minutes later they all flew away and I poured myself another cup of coffee.
=T.W.=
Coffee is important. Love the story.
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