Sunday, March 17

Duck, Duck, Goose....

Make that a lot of GEESE!!!!
These shots (not very clear, due to distance) were taken last friday evening. Living in Nebraska, we are in the flyway zone for many migratory birds. These are snow and blue geese headed to the tundra where they will mate and nest for the summer. I am guessing there were 5-6 thousand birds swirling above this cornfield  where they spent the night. I just wonder who the "head" goose is and how they decide where they will spend down time.  Watching them come in for a landing was really a site to behold and the goose chatter was deafening even at 1/4 mile away....I wonder how they avoid landing on one another or crashing. I mean there has to be at least one uncoordinated goose don't ya think!?!?!!? 

the arrival of 1000's of geese



 2 pair and a spare  :)
I wish I had sound so you could have heard the chatter.

Nature at it's best!!!

P.S. my bluebirds are back  :)
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22 comments:

  1. GOOSEMarch 17, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    It is amazing to watch isn't it?
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. Two French BulldogsMarch 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    This is so awesome. It must be wonderful to experience in person
    Benny & Lily

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  3. Millie and WalterMarch 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    What an awesome sight! Our bluebirds have been back for a few weeks now.

    Cindy

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  4. houndstoothMarch 17, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    It's still so darned cold here, but seeing the birds migrating back has given me hope that maybe Spring will arrive here, too!

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    1. BZ DogsMarch 17, 2013 at 8:27 PM

      We get Canada Geese by the dozen and they are noisy enough. I can't imagine 1000's!

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  5. rottroverMarch 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    What a sight! I'd love to hear it too!

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  6. MadSnapper n BeauMarch 18, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    that last shot is amazing.... wow... and i cant imagine the sound, even 30 of them are loud... wow again

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  7. 2browndawgsMarch 18, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Wonderful pictures! Brown dawgs would be in heaven there!

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  8. TexWisGirlMarch 18, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    that is SOOOO awesome! i'd love to experience that!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    That's a good point! You'd think the younger ones would mess it up the first time! BOL!

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  10. Collie222March 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    That's amazing - we have never seen so many birds here!

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  11. Jackie BouchardMarch 18, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Wow that is so cool! I've never seen anything like that up close and personal. Would love some audio. :)

    Thanks for stopping by and entering my contest. Good luck!

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  12. Blueberry's humanMarch 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Wow - how amazing! I can only imagine all the chatter!

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  13. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    That is soooo cool and beautiful!! I'd love to have been there to see that in person! Thank you for sharing those shots!!! Wow!

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  14. acd6packMarch 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Great pictures! I agree, there must be one or two that aren't in synch with the others. There just has to be. Or a couple of smart-alecky ones that just do it a bit "off" to annoy others!

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  15. Berts BlogMarch 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    What an amazing site that must have been and I bet the sound was just as great.
    Now My Vickie wants to go out for a day trip to our bird refuge. I want to thank you for giving her the idea.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    I think they are all on there way here. Spring must be on it's way finally. I finally seen my first robin yesterday a good sign. Although it is hard to be patient because it is 17 degrees here today. Burr....

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  17. The Army of FourMarch 19, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Wowzers! Look at all those gooses!!!
    That's just beautiful!
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  18. KBMarch 19, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Yay, spring is on the way! I've never seen a scene like that one... thanks so much for taking those photos and sharing! It is incredible to imagine how they coordinate their maneuvers. Nature is amazing.

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  19. Marie March 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love the photos! I would love even more to be there!!
    Hope all is well with you. :)

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  20. RonMarch 21, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Lots and lots of geese! I hope you weren't under them when they took flight. LOL

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  21. DebMarch 23, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    now that is a lot of geese...I bet it was noisy..

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