On Sunday I was sitting admiring a large group of White and Greylag Geese on the opposite bank of the river Thames at Iffley, near Oxford. Amongst them was a delightful family - mum, dad and some sweet fluffy goslings. Mum and Dad were both enjoying a lovely wash and splash around.
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| Greylag geese and goslings with group of mixed White and Greylag Geese |
One of the parents was searching for food, while the goslings were swimming around and looking incredibly cute.
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| White geese on the bank and family of Greylag geese and cute goslings in the water |
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| Greylag Goose family in the water and White Geese having a drink |
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| A Greylag Goose having a good wash while partner and goslings try to avoid the antics |
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| Greylag having a splash while the family look on |
There were actually two families of geese in the same area and I do not know if the geese in the photograph below are part of same one or not!
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| Two Greylag Geese - I just am not speaking to you! |
The geese went for a swim. Two Greylag Geese were joined by a White Goose and I am not sure which one the babies belong to.
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| 2 Greylag Geese, 1 White Goose and several Goslings |
After swimming around for a while, the goslings clambered up onto the bank while a parent was still in preening mode.
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| Goslings clambering onto the bank while a parent is still enjoying a wash |
It was great to see the geese and babies enjoying a lovely sunny day.
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