You want a piece of me!!! by goodoleboy
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Nothing like geese for comic relief.
Captured 5/10/10, at beautiful Legg Lake in the beautiful Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in not-so-beautiful South El Monte, California.
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I was ultra fortunate getting in this shot, because this fowl -- who I believe is of the Canadian variety of goose -- came walking up very fast, and was very close to my lens, so I had extremely little time to center, focus and size it in my viewfinder before it disappeared into the middle of a gaggle of geese, ducks and pigeons, honking loudly and displaying intimidating defiance and bullying tactics. They are real characters. Who needs television when you have both comedy and drama in birdland.
And, this is indisputable proof that geese have tongues.
Adios, amigos, thankx for stopping by, and for any and all complimentary comments and favs.
Comments (19)
Rainastorm
Bet his honk sounded as enthusiastic as his stretch of the neck, wow...and your right about that tongue!
MrsRatbag
LOL! A goosy raspberry! Guess he didn't think much of photographers; or maybe he's had a lot of trouble with papparazzi? Great capture of this saucy goose!
beachzz
Guess he was telling someone what he thought of em!!
danapommet
I'm very happy to see that you found a Canada goose that liked you. :>) They can be very agressive. Great capture and don't turn your back on them. Dana
bmac62
Ever thought about where the saying, "Goosed", comes from? Here is confirming evidence:) Nice shooting Harry.
babuci
Looks like she want a piece of you or the camera. Great single shot Harry with full on attitude.
myrrhluz
Well, you should now know a lot of swear words in goose language! Excellent shot! Mammoth tongue! Foul mouthed fowl! I'm glad you explored this recreational area. I look forward to more of your postings of irritable birds! :-)
whaleman
You did catch him angry!
sharky_
Not in a very good mood huh? Nice capture. Aloha
Hendesse
What a pose. Excellent capture!
Biffowitz
Holy cow, he's grouchy. Cool capture Harry, perfect timing!
jmb007
bonne photo!!
debbielove
Brilliantly timed shot, my friend! Canada Goose in full attack mode!! Well caught.. Rob
Meisiekind
LOL @ Denise! Oh, he is definately expressing his opinion loud and clear! Great shot of this Canadian feathered friend!
tennesseecowgirl
I have had a few run ins with Geese they certainly let you know who is king of the lake... Cute photo! Glad you liked my Heron collage, I hope you are able to get some shots of some out your way!
JaneEden
Oh what a pleasure to be here in your gallery again Harry, and this is a photo of joy to view, thank you!! hugs Jane xx
watapki66
Excellent!
mermaid
Lol, definitely a showstar, Harry, and glad you had the opportunity to take this fine shot, as a) proof of geese having tongues and b) proof of them being protective of their territory and c) undeniable proof that the can make a very long neck in stretching it
durleybeachbum
Cracking shot, Harry!!