The spot where they initially took refuge was too dark for a good picture. But it was sheltered enough to provide them with some rest in a nicely-camouflaged backwater.
Even the water birds are having a tough time with the flooding.
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Thank you, Bear, for your excellent reporting on the flooding conditions. Your photographs of the Canadian geese families seeking shelter are excellent.
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Thank you, Frances. Things are starting to get a bit better here. I hope the same is true elsewhere.
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Beautiful photo! I hope those little birds stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dana. I hope they're OK, too.
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Oh my goodness. 40 babies.... and I thought the old woman who lived in a shoe had problems. Takes some fast thinking on the part of the parents to get shelter for the babies.
ReplyDeleteRemember, 40 babies, three families (as in pairs of parents). But yes, quite the herd to direct, agains a strong current. They did make land, then disappeared.
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Beautiful creatures, and so nurturing - as they should be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, indeed! What a lot of teamwork on the part of the parents, though!
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Poor things!
ReplyDeleteHope things settle down to normal, whatever that means, and soon.
Poor things, perhaps, but they are tough. They are Canada Geese.
DeleteAnd normal? We just have to keep changing our definition to fit the current facts.
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Sweet creatures. I do hope they fare well.
ReplyDeleteContinued thoughts for all those affected by the rising waters.
They are sweet, aren't they. I have no idea what happened to them. But I think they'll be all right. They're out of the nest, and mobile, so they should be good.
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*fare* not *face* if I typed that. My comment disappeared when I hit "publish" and I wasn't sure of my typing...
ReplyDeletePoor things. Hope they were able to wait out the storm and flooding and get to where they were going.
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I haven't seen them, but I think they'll be fine. That general area of the river would be good to them I think.
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I hope the baby birds are safe. Nature has been so cruel lately and I always think of the poor animals, drowning in floods, getting killed in fires, and so on. Take care, Bear.
ReplyDeleteWhere they were was a pretty good place. Another few metres/yards and they would be in a good, safe space, I think.
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Lovely photo. I hope they find somewhere safe.
ReplyDeleteI suspect they are pretty safe. I'm sure they appreciate your concern. We are all in this together.
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I hate it for all of you!
ReplyDeleteOh, well; I still think we're all here. As it says in the Bible, "It came to pass." It didn't come to stay.
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I do hope they all make it to safety, Bear. I'm crossing all fingers and toes...
ReplyDeleteIf they're out of the next and swimming up against a very strong current, I think their chances are quite good. Like yours when you jump out o an airplane.
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Stay high and dry Mr Bear! I love the pics and story of the duck families. Our weather reports are certainly opposite aren't they? We are due for 101 -102 this week.
ReplyDeleteWhen you're hot, you're hot, Susie. We're getting hotter, and are still very wet; meaning "muggy"-feeling outside. We're inside, in the air conditioning.
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So cute! I hope their life expectancy is better than the scrub turkeys around my place. It's so depressing watching each day as fewer and fewer chicks come out for a walk.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your turkey chicks are encountering misadventures. Do hope at least some get to be healthy. And large.
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Hello dear Bear.!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I do hope the Geese and their babies are going to be safe and well poor things. Pleased to hear you are safe Bear too.
I saw some Canadian Geese here in Norfolk in May this year on the river, I presumed they had migrated over.
Thank you for visiting the perch recently, so sorry to have missed you due to the time difference of the clocks across the pond.
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Thanks for visiting, Camilla. Canada Geese, it appears, are showing up everywhere. And while I don't come by often, I still give a "hoot" about the Owls!
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Hello dear Bear.!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I do hope the Geese and their babies are going to be safe and well poor things. Pleased to hear you are safe Bear too.
I saw some Canadian Geese here in Norfolk in May this year on the river, I presumed they had migrated over.
Thank you for visiting the perch recently, so sorry to have missed you due to the time difference of the clocks across the pond.
Best Wishes from the Chief Owl.!
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Hi Bear, thank you for stopping by, not sure if you received my message here?
ReplyDeleteLooks like the goslings are well cared for.
ReplyDeleteThat they are. My worry is that a lot of them drowned, as nests ere flooded. That's sad.
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A few days back I thought things would get better there. But looks like that has not happened. Hope it does soon.
ReplyDeleteDespite the flooding, we're doing well. In Alberta (the province [state] west of us), at least 16 communities are in emergency conditions.
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Awe poor geese. Hopefully the flooding will go down soon.
ReplyDeleteI think they will be OK. Water was flowing about 2,200 cubic meters per second at the Dam; it is now down to 1,500, so there's less water coming and the stream is slowing.
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What a bloody lovely photo
ReplyDeleteThanks, John. Some of Camilla's kin, perhaps?
Deletethere is something so heart warming about this family of geese. they mate for life, you know. it looks like they found a sheltered place; somewhere their human counterparts actively seek also.
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Yes, they're going against the flood, kinda like everyone else. I suspect they are OK, but I'm not going too close to the river. Fire service is still warning of potential problems.
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Lovely photo. At least they are well equipped for lots of water.
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Equipped for the water they well and truly are, Kathy.
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Rob, I've been away from blogging, busy with a family celebration, but catching up on your recent posts, had no idea you were dealing with flooding as well. It looks quite scary - like our 500 year flood here on the MIssissippi 20 years ago. Stay dry and safe, dear bear.
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The flooding here doesn't amount to much of anything. (No people were injured in the flooding of River City, and no property was damaged as far as I know — and I've been checking with one of our City Councillors.)
DeleteBut in Alberta, the next province west of us, there have been at least four deaths and massive property damage. That includes a town of about 12,000 where we used to live. A totally different story. I have a friend there whose basement was flooded and was out of his home for about a week. He and his family may still be out.
1. I hope Deb takes time to say a bit about our visit; it was fun.
2. I hope you had a wonderful time with your celebration, and will give us a few notes about it.
3. My overall health is very much improved; I am quite excited.
4. I have been thinking about your request, and have ben putting some notes together. I hope Erin responded more promptly.
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The families look so fragile in the face of roaring floods.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen them since, so I don't know how they made out. I trust they are OK
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Floods? That's no good. I sure hope those geese find safety away from the storm.
ReplyDeleteThe babies are a long way from being able to fly yet. Soon enough I expect. But I do appreciate your hopefulness.
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