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Gosling


Gosling
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Copyright: Robin Du Bois (robindb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 0 N: 360] (1364)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Cannon EOS 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-27 2:21
Viewed: 842
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
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I observed this gosling and its 3 siblings on a number of consecutive visits to Sunset dam near Lower Sabie. With each visit the numbers gradually dwindled until only this gosling remained of the four. After this photo was taken he also disappeared probably due to the crocodiles which are abundant in the dam. It makes one sad but this is nature and the parents will probably try again next year because that is the way of life.

Egyptian Goose (from Wikipedia)
This 63-73 cm long species breeds widely in Africa except deserts and dense forests, and is locally abundant. They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. It is also introduced elsewhere; Great Britain and the Netherlands have self-sustaining feral populations, the former dating back to the 18th century, though only formally added to the British list in 1971. In Britain, it is found mainly in East Anglia, in parkland with lakes.
This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. It swims well, and in flight looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name.
This species will nest in a large variety of situations, especially in holes in mature trees in parkland. Egyptian Geese usually pair for life.
The sexes of this striking species are identical in plumage, though the males average slightly larger. There is a fair amount of variation in plumage tone, with some birds greyer and others browner, but this is not sex or age related.
Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals.
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This is a truely beautiful photo, I love it. I love ducklings, they bring warm cozy feelings of... oh how cute. The colours are beautiful to and it has such clarity and sharpness. One rule I've read for a good photo is.. get closer, now get closer again and get even closer lol. This photo proves the rule that the closer you can get, the better the photo, is very true.

Nicki

nice and sharp, TFS Ori

Well composed, Robin.
Good reflection involved...
Cute fluffy captured at a good moment.
TFS
Annick

  • Great 
  • bhagya (10)
  • [2008-06-27 16:18]

my goodness, this is so cute !

Bonsoir Robin
il est délicieux ce petit poussin. les teintes et la netteté sont une grande réussite
Merci à bientot
Laurent

Beautiful photograph with good lighting and reflection.
Babujayan

Hello Robin!
Funny and cute picture of this baby goose :)
I like water reflections and very good details.
All the best from the centre of Europe! ;)
Radomir

Robin,

Very nice subject choice. The detail, sharpness, POV, DOF, lighting and BG are all excellent and make a wonderful pic indeed. Sunset Dam always gives good opportunities and I can't wait to return to Lower Sabie!

TFS,
Sheriff

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