8/31/15

goose at Naumai Park, Hawera

By the time we got to the parks in Hawera this weekend, there was bread floating everywhere, so the ducks and geese were not very interested in us. [If you feel moved to tell me how bad bread is for birds, please don't.]
Well, except for this one lone goose at the smaller park, Naumai Park. He/she seemed to have a slight neurological problem but was quite happy to have some  human companionship, becoming silent and attentive when we got close, even posing for the camera. Hubby named him Ryan. Ryan (Wasa) Gosling.



I was pleasantly surprised at the reflection in the shot below, as the water was not pretty after lots of rain.
canadian-goose-nz



15 comments:

Maiah Harrison said...

Great photos of the goose :-). We have a lot of those here in Canada too, hehehe... I love watching them on my daily walks along the lake.. Frozen in Time | Pompeii

veta said...

I laughed at "Ryan Gosling".
I like the last photo. I agree with Felicia.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

beaautiul images of the canada Goose Betty. Have a great week ahead

Jibberjabberuk said...

Still looks very commanding as all geese can do. Love the reflections on the water.

DeniseinVA said...

I agree , sweet and lovely and that reflection is gorgeous. I love to hear them honking as they fly overhead.

John said...

Looks kind of quizzical in the first pic

Donna said...

Beautiful and that last shot is really magnificent.

Amy said...

lol Ryan Gosling, very cool :-)

Ida said...

Very nice looking goose. - We've fed bread to ducks and geese for years, hasn't seem to hurt them that I've noticed.

Sherry's Pickings said...

i love that goose. s/he looks very interested in what's going on. love the reflections in the water too.

A Colorful World said...

Sweet goose! Love the beautiful photos of him.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous shots!

Claire Justine said...

Lovely close up shots :)

Karren Haller said...

What beautiful flowers, great photos!!!
This is my first time to your blog and I would love to have you stop by to share this week.
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Have a fabulous week!
Karren
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Anonymous said...

lovely shots of the goose...and what a great reflection!!!