Some greylag goslings (Anser anser) from a nearby pond. The parents are impressively relaxed among humans and even approach those who sit on the benches, begging for food. Here are some photographs of this lovely family of seven taken with a 55-200mm Nikkor lens.
A world of giants. Credit: Yalakom
Coming out of the water. Credit: Yalakom
Credit: Yalakom
A string of goslings. Credit: Yalakom
The father, showing off a little, but never really meaning it when it comes to humans! Credit: Yalakom
Learning by mimicking. Credit: Yalakom
Learning by mimicking. Credit: Yalakom
Running away from a dog. Credit: Yalakom
Playing the Daltons. Credit: Yalakom
Credit: Yalakom
Credit: Yalakom
A big yawn. Credit: Yalakom
Location: Bayreuth, Germany
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