Guess what! GOSLINGS!

[elleng]

They leave the nest when 1-2 days old, depending on weather, and can walk, swim, feed, and even dive. They have enough energy remaining in their yolk sac to survive 2 days before feeding.

Eggs hatch after 25 to 30 days of incubation. The young, called goslings, can walk, swim, and feed within 24 hours. Both parents (especially the gander) vigorously defend the goslings until they are able to fly, which is at about ten weeks. The young geese remain with their family group for about one year.

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. What a coinkeydink

Just watched, for the first time "The Big Year"

Loved it.

Not a birder or I would have watched it 10 yrs ago, and I am a big Steve and Jack and Ownen fan so why didn't I watch it then?

Dunno, but it was fun.

[elleng]

2. I wasn't a 'birder' until I moved here 7+ years ago,

and its great fun, learning about and watching nature!

[ShazzieB]

3. Ah, the hatching has begun!

It kills me to admit it, but they're awfully darned cute!

I've never seen goslings this young. By the time I spot them, they're out swimming around with their parents and they're way bigger than this. Still cute, but not this cute!

[elleng]

4. Next they're gonna have to jump into the creek!!!

OMG!!!

[SheltieLover]

6. Yikes!

I guess Mother Nature prepared them well!

[SheltieLover]

5. They are adorable!

I can't wait for Osprey to take nest!

[elleng]

7. ME TOO!!!

Wish it were easier for me to see them 'jump,' but the perspective isn't good. Will see.

[SheltieLover]

8. I hope you get to see them jump

Maybe mom pushes them?

I'm so glad Osprey have been patient.

[niyad]

9. Squeeeeeeee. They are so precious.