Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Here's an odd group-- Mama Mallard Duck (Third from the right) and her 11 almost-as-big ducklings are accompanied by a domestic goose. A typical Mallard female only weighs about 2 pounds, while a domestic goose like this one can easily weigh 20 pounds! 10 times the Mallard! Maybe the goose is like a favorite aunt.


 

12 comments:

Miradas desde mi lente said...

Se ha convertido en familia numerosa. Da gusto verlos pasear todos juntos, en esas buenas aguas.

Elephant's Child said...

There is obviously no prejudice there.

roentare said...

The goose is more like an escort

Rose said...

This is the second goose/duck relationship I have seen this week! The other is a Canada Goose/duck..isnt nature fun?

Germán Ibarra Zorrilla said...

Espectacular!!!!

Margaret D said...

Amazing and beautiful.

joaquín said...

Hermosa foto de la familia y el acompañante

Taken For Granted said...

The Goose is happy to join in with the ducks. Good action shot.

Gardens at Waters East said...

Nice to see that at least some species of animals get along well! Great photo.

Antonio Rodriguuez said...

Quizás el ganso se ha erigido en protector de la pollada. Forman un conjunto muy interesante.
Un abrazo.

Luis Serrano said...

Bueno pues ahí está toda la familia y su tía "preferida" en pleno viaje a través del lago.
Una estampa llena de belleza u emoción.
Un abrazo Bill.

Helen said...

I love the favourite aunt theory!