Tuesday 28 February 2012

World Bird Wednesday...... I want to re-share the goose I saw at the weekend

I have already posted about this escaped domestic goose I saw at Shakerley Mere at the weekend.

He is living the life of a wild bird and the Canada Geese were happy to let him swim and feed with them.
An Embden Goose is my best guess for ID.... bred for meat and eggs.

Honking loudly he was the main attraction of the day.... and the kids were enjoying feeding him.
I have to re-share it's wonderful blue eyes.

...when have you ever seen such baby blue eyes in a wild bird.

...wonderful to see

Click on the link below to see more wonderful birds.
World Bird Wednesday LXVII

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37 comments:

  1. Unknown28 February 2012 at 18:51

    He sure is better off with the Canada Geese than on someone's table, especially with those eyes. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. Carole M.28 February 2012 at 18:52

    just adorable, certainly photographic material

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  3. cieldequimper28 February 2012 at 18:54

    The last photo is absolutely amazing!
    Did you receive my email?

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  4. Elizabeth Edwards28 February 2012 at 19:01

    what great eyes. love how you can see all the details of the bird. so interesting. (:

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  5. Linda28 February 2012 at 19:08

    amazing close ups, love the orange around his blue eyes

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  6. Furry Bottoms28 February 2012 at 19:20

    That goose is GORGEOUS!!!! You took great pictures.

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  7. The Herald28 February 2012 at 19:28

    Great images Andrew, I love those blue eyes!...[;o)

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  8. Brian King28 February 2012 at 19:57

    Those are some beautiful eyes! The ring around the outside is really neat.

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  9. Rohrerbot28 February 2012 at 20:12

    I don't know but I think you're in love:)

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  10. Magia da Inês28 February 2012 at 20:48

    A série de fotos é toda linda.
    Aves magníficas.
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    º°✿ ✿⊱╮

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  11. Bob Bushell28 February 2012 at 20:57

    I've said before, he is wonderful.

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  12. TexWisGirl28 February 2012 at 21:40

    he is a handsome fellow with his almost ridged neck feathers, too.

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  13. joo28 February 2012 at 21:50

    Wow, really handsome one! And these eyes:)

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  14. eileeninmd28 February 2012 at 22:44

    Andrew, what a pretty goose. I love the blue eyes. Wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Veronica28 February 2012 at 23:02

    Wow...beautiful!!

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  16. Joanne Olivieri28 February 2012 at 23:25

    Such elegance and grace in these photos. Those closeup details are just amazing and look at those eyes. Very nice.

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  17. Larry28 February 2012 at 23:31

    Beautiful Andrew!

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  18. NatureFootstep28 February 2012 at 23:35

    It is a beauty. You will have to check next year to see if there are any cross-breeds with this one. :)

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  19. Carletta28 February 2012 at 23:52

    The blue eye and orange coloring make this a striking looking fellow!
    Lovely images Andrew!

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  20. Anonymous29 February 2012 at 00:38

    Love the orange eyeliner and beautiful blue eyes! I have never saw a bird of any kind with blue eyes, thank you for sharing.

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  21. Dina J29 February 2012 at 01:19

    Beautiful profile shots! You really captured the colors.

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  22. Dina J29 February 2012 at 01:19

    Beautiful profile shots! You really captured the colors.

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  23. Sondra29 February 2012 at 03:56

    HE is gorgeous!! What a lucky fellow he is.. The photos really show off just how lovely he really is Great Job.

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  24. holdingmoments29 February 2012 at 05:46

    He's a beauty. Glad he's got his freedom now.

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  25. Stewart M29 February 2012 at 07:35

    Hi there - they are a great shade of blue.

    Like the 'walk' home post as well.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  26. Pantherka29 February 2012 at 10:34

    Very beautiful photos, great shots, very nice you did it.
    Greetings.

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  27. Mary Howell Cromer29 February 2012 at 12:14

    These are great, love those close up images of the eyes and feathers~

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  28. MadSnapper29 February 2012 at 14:05

    i like the closeup shots, the details of the feathers and those beautiful blue eyes.

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  29. Robin R Robinson29 February 2012 at 15:12

    OOOo! Juicy close ups of gorgeous eyes! I have blue eyes, too. So, I especially appreciate this fellow's. I have had a "domestic" that looks like this wintering in our cove on the Atlantic in the company of a flock of about 44 Canada geese. It's unusual to see a domestic flying around with wild geese, so I've done a little research about it. I have wanted to know what variety of domestic 'mine' is. In the process of searching for that info., I've learned a little about domestics. I think your's is an "embden" which are known for those stunning, baby blues. thanks for a great post!

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  30. Ruby29 February 2012 at 15:44

    Excellent photography! The bird is so beautiful - gorgeous eyes :)

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  31. Unknown29 February 2012 at 15:51

    So very white! Fantastic close-up shots, Andrew.

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  32. Adam Tilt29 February 2012 at 18:55

    Cracking goose Andrew.

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  33. Springman29 February 2012 at 20:06

    Paul Newman blue, no wonder he's so popular!

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life.com1 March 2012 at 02:23

    He has joined another tribe! And good for him.

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  35. Nature Rambles1 March 2012 at 13:37

    What a beauty!

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  36. Chatty Crone2 March 2012 at 18:08

    He looked like he was having a great time. sandie

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  37. Liz4 March 2012 at 14:32

    What gorgeous close up shots, Andrew! I love those eyes.

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