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Stupid Goose
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I heard a goose addressing his flock the other day and he said it was time to head north.
He said: "February is almost gone and it is time to find the prime nesting sites before they are all taken."

Geese are supposed to have this built in GPS system that lets them know when and where to go. Well we are here, and and look what we ran into. The missus has turned her back on me, so talking nesting and egg making is probably out of the question. To say she is giving me the cold shoulder is an understatement.

We are the first to arrive, so I guess we have that going for us. Think I'll go have a Frosty.

Edit : It is the Robin talking, not me.

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.biffobear
02/26/15 11:04 PM GMT
If that's a Goose I'm giving up taking pictures of birds..I didn't realise after all these years I got it so wrong..Thanks for putting me straight....R.
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::luckyshot
02/26/15 11:30 PM GMT
Tick - These look more like Turdus migratorius than geese. In any case, they gave you the cold shoulder. If you ask me, standing in snow would make anyone cold. If the turdus start showing up, Spring is on the way.
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::tigger3
02/26/15 11:59 PM GMT
Goosie gander I don't think so Tick. Even so it's a good catch of the Robins, the eye gleem is good. I have not seen any yet, but I'm starting to hear birdies out there a little. tigz=^..^=
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.Starglow
02/27/15 12:20 AM GMT
Neat photo, I'd sure like to see some of those red breasted birds here right now.
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::jerseygurl
02/27/15 1:38 AM GMT
Well Tick it looks like this pair is going to take up residence in your area and check out the environment for future nest construction. They look like a hardy pair - I think they'll do just fine. Nice shot - we do have a few robins in my neck of the woods - as of late, I have heard them chirping and twittering no doubt, claiming their territory!!!
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::garrettparkinson
02/27/15 1:56 AM GMT
Sure that's what they all say. I'm watching you......
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.mesmerized
02/27/15 4:51 AM GMT
Apparently I'm not much brighter than those other 'Canadians' the Canada geese...took me awhile to catch your drift of what was going on here...well, at least the robins have shown up in your area...surely that's a hopeful sign...cute capture and narrative.
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::Dunstickin
02/27/15 8:16 AM GMT
You really goosed us with this one!.....either that...or, you are Robin us of our senile senses!.....

whichever way I look at it...you got a great capture, it's not often we see Robins in pairs!.....(Unless of course....Easter is due, so Eges are a must!)
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.GIGIBL
02/27/15 8:59 AM GMT
Great shot Tick well captured.
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::Ramad
02/27/15 9:06 AM GMT
I almost thought there was a disagreement with the Missus. But knowing that you understand a bird's soliloquy I caught on that it was the robin. Nice shot of the pair. They had a tiff because he tried to be amorous in flight- that is not on!
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::corngrowth
02/27/15 9:52 AM GMT
Excellent narrative again Tick, illustrated by a fine image.

I enjoy your post Owd Fella!
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::Jimbobedsel
02/27/15 1:37 PM GMT
The Robins should have a talk with Canada Geese about getting their GPS units fixed. I don't think any of them ever make it back to Canada, do they? Robins in the snow is always a good sign that Spring is on the way. Beautiful capture, Tick.
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.susanlynn
02/27/15 4:16 PM GMT
Cute, Tick. Great shot of the cold shoulder treatment and "spring's" first Robins.
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.gizmo1
02/27/15 6:22 PM GMT
You crack ME up Tick and this is a lovely looking capture and the do have a look as if to say know what miss out again on love lol.Great detail stunning natural colours and very good presentation too.
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::trixxie17
02/27/15 11:35 PM GMT
This is very amusing tick and I can understand the robins frustration at this month - I haven't seen geese or robins just sparrows and cardinals!
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.gonedigital
02/28/15 4:39 PM GMT
A detailed and interesting shot despite the blanket of snow, a good narrative doctor Dolittle.
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Wrap up warm this winter.
.Marzena
02/28/15 9:32 PM GMT
Having added several creds to various commentators I will only say that, being in full agreement, there is nothing left for me to say. Thanks, guys for doing it for me! LOL
Cute cute cute birdies !
SAM & SAAB
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.koca
03/01/15 8:42 AM GMT
Beautiful scene, lovely birdies.
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.Eubeen
03/07/15 2:59 AM GMT
You sure it wasn't the wild turkey talking?
A good close up on the robins, TicK. Nice details in the photo.
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.icedancer
03/08/15 1:05 AM GMT
Lol, love your story. It must be nice to see Robins now, we still have way toooooo much snow. Super shot with clear colour & detail
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