Thursday 27 June 2013

ANY PORT IN A STORM

Three families of Geese, about 40 babies altogether, looking for a chance to get out of the fast-flowing river.



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.

Blessings and Bear hugs, everyone!

49 comments:

  1. Thank you, Bear, for your excellent reporting on the flooding conditions. Your photographs of the Canadian geese families seeking shelter are excellent.

    xo

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    1. Thank you, Frances. Things are starting to get a bit better here. I hope the same is true elsewhere.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  2. Beautiful photo! I hope those little birds stay safe.

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    1. Thanks, Dana. I hope they're OK, too.

      Blessings ad Bear hugs!

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  3. 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.

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    1. Remember, 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  4. Beautiful creatures, and so nurturing - as they should be.

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    1. Beautiful, indeed! What a lot of teamwork on the part of the parents, though!

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  5. Poor things!
    Hope things settle down to normal, whatever that means, and soon.

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    1. Poor things, perhaps, but they are tough. They are Canada Geese.

      And normal? We just have to keep changing our definition to fit the current facts.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  6. Sweet creatures. I do hope they fare well.
    Continued thoughts for all those affected by the rising waters.

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    1. 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  7. *fare* not *face* if I typed that. My comment disappeared when I hit "publish" and I wasn't sure of my typing...

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  8. Poor things. Hope they were able to wait out the storm and flooding and get to where they were going.

    Dark Thoughts Blog

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    1. 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  9. 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.

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    1. Where they were was a pretty good place. Another few metres/yards and they would be in a good, safe space, I think.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  10. Lovely photo. I hope they find somewhere safe.

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    1. I suspect they are pretty safe. I'm sure they appreciate your concern. We are all in this together.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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    1. Oh, well; I still think we're all here. As it says in the Bible, "It came to pass." It didn't come to stay.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  12. I do hope they all make it to safety, Bear. I'm crossing all fingers and toes...

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    1. If 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  13. 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.

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    1. When 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  14. 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.

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    1. Sorry to hear that your turkey chicks are encountering misadventures. Do hope at least some get to be healthy. And large.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  15. Hello dear Bear.!

    Oh 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.!

    xx

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    1. 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!

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  16. Hello dear Bear.!

    Oh 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.!

    xx

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  17. Hi Bear, thank you for stopping by, not sure if you received my message here?

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  18. Looks like the goslings are well cared for.

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    1. That they are. My worry is that a lot of them drowned, as nests ere flooded. That's sad.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  19. A few days back I thought things would get better there. But looks like that has not happened. Hope it does soon.

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    1. Despite the flooding, we're doing well. In Alberta (the province [state] west of us), at least 16 communities are in emergency conditions.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  20. Awe poor geese. Hopefully the flooding will go down soon.

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    1. I 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs.

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    1. Thanks, John. Some of Camilla's kin, perhaps?

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  22. there 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.

    hope you are well, mr beloved bear
    love
    kj

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    1. 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!
      Bears Noting
      Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  23. Lovely photo. At least they are well equipped for lots of water.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. Equipped for the water they well and truly are, Kathy.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  24. 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.

    p.s. love the shot of you and Deb - she needs to catch me up to date on your visit together!

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    1. 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.)

      But 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.

      Blessings and Bear hugs! xo

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  25. The families look so fragile in the face of roaring floods.

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    1. I haven't seen them since, so I don't know how they made out. I trust they are OK

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  26. Floods? That's no good. I sure hope those geese find safety away from the storm.

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    1. The babies are a long way from being able to fly yet. Soon enough I expect. But I do appreciate your hopefulness.

      Blessings and Bear hugs!

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