PATERNAL INSTINCTS

Once again I stopped by the pond to see if the family of swans were still there

I was happy and delighted to see

Momma and her babies

I had no idea I would so entertained by

Papa Swan

and

Mr. Canada Goose

I must say

The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me

As I was watching the 'family' I heard a very loud slapping noise

I could not believe what I was seeing

Papa was chasing  the goose

What a commotion

The chase is over

Papa's feathers look ruffled

He has with his family

Momma is feeding

Papa is stretching

A fisherman calls to me to tell me there is a swan

in the water by the boat launch

Over I go...........

I ran over to see the swan

Called to it

It switced course

and

headed right for me

Joe asked me later if I backed up

NOPE

I said!

I didn't stay though!!!!!!!!

Papa has searched out the goose

It starts all over again

Taking the same path as the first chase

He swims away

Dun.. Dun......Dun.. Dun.....Dun

Here he comes

Walking on water!!!

The family are going back to the nest

This was beginning to get ruthless

Swan was relentless

Goose was stubborn

The family is back on the scene

All of a sudden...........

Momma decides to get in on the action

Mr. Goose is on his way out!!!!!!

You could hear

CHURP CHURP CHURP

The babies were upset when Momma left

Here comes Momma

Here comes Papa

Everything is back to normal

Looks like it is dinner

time

Heading home

Good job Papa!!!!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS

especially Graham  and Rod