Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Our World Tuesday

Today is Tuesday, so that means it's time once again for Our World Tuesday, a meme that encourages bloggers to share images of their world. It's a great way to get a glimpse of life through the eyes of others! You can find out more about it here. Even if you don't participate, I encourage you to take a look at the intriguing photos that bloggers from around the world share each week.
 
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Last week, my husband, kids, and I went down to the lake to feed the geese, ducks, and swans. This is the goose that greeted us. He seemed to be smiling at us—or laughing—and with his open beak, he was always ready when someone threw a treat. (Actually, he was probably panting and trying to stay cool on a hot day, but I like to think he was being clever. ☺)
 
My husband took these photos while I tossed Cheerios into the lake—and this brainy goose actually caught some of them!
 

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Wishing you all a happy Tuesday. ☺
 
 
 
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  1. Linda KittmerJune 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Wow. Those goslings are already very big. I saw some the other day that were only half that size.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      They are, aren't they? My kids loved how cute and fuzzy they are. :)

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  2. magiceyeJune 25, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Definitely not a silly goose ;)

    Lovely captures!

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  3. Madeline Mora-SummonteJune 25, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Cheerios are a very versatile food, aren't they? :)

    We have all kinds of birds around our development. It's especially funny when the cranes decide to cross the road. You have no choice but to sit and watch them...and smile. :)

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      They certainly are. :)

      How fun to see cranes walking by!

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  4. WendyJune 25, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    A couple weeks ago we were putzing around the lake and a family of geese waddled off the shore and into the water. It was sweet watching mom and dad keep those babies together.

    However, if you've ever had to deal with goose droppings on your sidewalk, you wouldn't find them quite so cute. Where my husband works, they had to hire a company to come in with a special spray to keep the geese away because the sidewalks were so heavily littered that customers could barely find a place to put their feet to get into the building!

    Well, that was pleasant, wasn't it?

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Haha! I've actually had to deal with that lovely experience. Geese were all over my college campus, so for six years and two degrees, I had to dodge their messes as I walked to class. Fun times... ;)

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  5. JoyJune 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Great fun! Excellent pictures.

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  6. ChatterBlossomJune 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Awww, I love visiting the ducks! I just recently did just that and snapped some photos too. I'll have to put one of those up for a wordless wednesday!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  7. AdamJune 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I bet they love cheerios

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  8. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Who knew they liked Cheerios? Fun shots.

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  9. mail4roseyJune 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    LOL, it looks like he's hamming it up for every picture! Very fun. :)

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  10. CarverJune 25, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Great shots of the Canadian Geese and Mallards.

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  11. SallyJune 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Great photos, spoilt geese!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:37 AM

      They sure are! There were a ton of people there feeding them that day.

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  12. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful pics!

    Have a nice Tuesday!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Thanks, Adriana. Happy Tuesday to you, too!

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  13. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    That goose looks so funny amidst the sea of ducks :)

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      He was trying to keep them from getting any Cheerios. :)

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  14. aspiritofsimplicityJune 25, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    We used to feed ducks...there were white geese but they were mean and they bit. Your goose looks much friendlier...and hungrier.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      He seemed pretty friendly, but I still didn't want to get too close. :)

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  15. Lynn ProctorJune 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    i love these pics, dana---and i don't really know why--but they made me long for fall :)

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      Thanks, Lynn. The sweltering temps here are making me long for fall. :)

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  16. My name is RietJune 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    All these birds love to be fed. Thank you for your visit.
    I see you answer people here on your blog but I am afraid I don't have the time to come back and read them. Sorry.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      No worries. I'm just glad you stopped by. :)

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  17. FaridaJune 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    The pictures remind me of how protective every parent is to their young. And now that I'm in my 30s, my mom continues to treat me like a child! hahaha... Have a great week :)

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:19 PM

      LOL I think all moms are like that. ;)

      Thanks. I hope you have a great week, too!

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  18. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Ya they are big!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  19. Crystal CollierJune 25, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    We have a lake in our back yard, but typically it's filled with pelicans and other tropical birds. So fun to watch them--but the big ones, they're so loud first thing in the morning.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      I've never seen a pelican in person. Sounds like fun!

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  20. Michael Di GesuJune 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Looks like a scene from where I live in Chicago. I live across from the North pond which parallels lake Michigan. So All I see are geese and ducks. They are EVERYWHERE.. but I do like them most of the time. LOL.

    Fantastic pics...

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      LOL Yep, I understand that!

      Thanks, Michael. I'll let my husband know you like the pics. :)

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  21. KusumJune 25, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Ha! cheerios and Canada Geese! lovely shots!

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  22. colleenJune 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I think I see a cheerio in its mouth!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM

      I wouldn't be surprised. He was really going after them!

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  23. Sherry EllisJune 25, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    I guess Canadian geese eat anything!

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  24. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    What a lovely sight. I occasionally see ducks and geese in my area. I once stayed in a house by a lake and loved seeing them every day.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:24 PM

      That sounds like a wonderful retreat. Happy Tuesday!

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  25. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    What a silly goose, i bet he enjoyed the snacks while trying to stay cool :)

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  26. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Geese are so much fun to watch and photography!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      They sure are! They have so much personality.

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  27. Marisol@TravelingSolematesJune 25, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Cute! That geese looks like it loves posing for the camera. So adorable.

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  28. Dies und DasJune 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    ....eine hat wohl immer den Schnabel offen!
    Sehr lebendige Bilder!
    Gruß,
    Luis

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:31 PM

      I think he probably does have his beak open all the time. Thanks, Luis!

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  29. Romance Book HavenJune 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing!

    Nas

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  30. eileeninmdJune 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Great shots of the geese! They must look forward to people feeding them. Have a great day!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      Thanks! I hope your day was a good one. :)

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  31. RachelJune 25, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love going to the duck pond here and the ducks like it too... but the geese? They literally chase me around until I leave, as soon as they spot me.

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Geese can be kind of ornery, can't they?

      Hope you had a nice day. ☺

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  32. Jana Iverson LastJune 25, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Feeding the geese with Cheerios. What a great idea.

    We have geese and goslings around our area right now too.

    Great photos!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:37 PM

      I have two young children, so there's never a shortage of Cheerios here. :)

      Thanks!

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  33. Al PenwasserJune 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    This is the type of goose (plus millions of his close personal friends) that leaves us little presents on the sidewalk.
    If they were once Cheerios, they aren't any longer.

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  34. AlJune 25, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I like these geese, that big one acts more like a dog!

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  35. SandyCarlsonJune 25, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    These birds are beautiful!

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    1. DanaJune 25, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      I know. I feel lucky to have seen them. :)

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  36. Krista McLaughlinJune 25, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    That's a great catch for a bird! I wonder if I can get the kids at work to catch cheerios in their mouth. We eat them almost daily. :)

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  37. Michelle WallaceJune 26, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Great pictures!
    Looks like the one is accustomed to posing for the camera! Seems like he's had lots of practice... LOL
    A real cutie-pie!
    Writer In Transit

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    1. DanaJune 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM

      Thanks, Michelle! Yes, he's definitely a ham. :)

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  38. Melgie CampbellJune 26, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    This is great photos and I bet it was fun experience for the whole family.:)

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    1. DanaJune 26, 2013 at 7:37 AM

      Thanks. It was a great way to spend the evening. :)

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  39. LeoviJune 26, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful ... That duck is giving a speech!

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    1. DanaJune 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      He certainly seemed to like the attention he was getting. :)

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  40. Julie FlandersJune 26, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Oh how fun, I love these pics. There are some ducks and geese at a park near my house and I always love to see them. Thanks for sharing these, the pics really made me smile. :)

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    1. DanaJune 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      I'm glad. I hope you're having a nice Wednesday.

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  41. Rob-bearJune 26, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Loved the pictures, Dana. I have my own goose story, which I'll post today.

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

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  42. Christine RainsJune 26, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Great pictures! I wish there was some place around here to feed the ducks. It was one of my favorite things to do as a kid.

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    1. DanaJune 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

      It's one of my favorite childhood memories, too. ☺

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  43. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Oh man, I love that goose! Smart thing, figured out how to get the Cheerios first.

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  44. NatureFootstepJune 26, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    nice shots!

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    1. DanaJune 27, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      Thank you! I'll pass that on to my husband. :)

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  45. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Geese are so great! The last place I lived at had geese nearby. I grew rather fond of their honks. :)

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    1. DanaJune 27, 2013 at 7:24 AM

      As far as background noise goes, there's much worse. :)

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  46. Rebecca BJune 26, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Going to feed the ducks (and geese) was one of my favorite things as a kid. Nice photos!

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  47. BevimusJune 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    I love ducks, and that goose looks like a cut-up! Thanks for sharing these, Dana!

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    1. DanaJune 27, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      He really was! He was great fun to watch.

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  48. Stewart MJune 27, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Its amazing what a goose will do for some breakfast cereal!

    nice pictures.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  49. J.L. MurpheyJune 27, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Happy Tuesday on Thursday .

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