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Greylag Geese at Leighton Moss
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Lancashire
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) with goslings at Leighton Moss in Lancashire. Greylag Geese are sociable and flock together. Although they are territorial when nesting, they re-group once chicks are hatched, with multiple families coming together. By working together they can better protect their offspring from predators.
24 April 2004
Greylag Geese and Mute Swan at Leighton Moss
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Lancashire
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) defending their goslings from a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Leighton Moss, Lancashire. Greylag geese are very protective of their offspring, and will chase away potential threats including swans.
24 April 2004
Greylag geese, Inver, Jura
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Jura
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) and well-grown goslings, Inver, Jura. Goslings will stay with their parents for about a year until the next breeding season, when the parents may chase them away.
25 August 2018
Greylag Geese, Inver, Jura
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Jura
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) and well-grown goslings, Inver, Jura. Goslings will stay with their parents for about a year until the next breeding season, when the parents may chase them away.
25 August 2018
Canada geese and goslings, Loch Katrine
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The Trossachs
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) with goslings on Loch Katrine.
26 April 2017
Greylag Geese in Halladale
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Sutherland - Forsinard and Halladale
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) family near Loch Earacha, Halladale, Sutherland. Greylag Geese form life-long pairs and both parents help to protect and raise their goslings.
22 May 2011
Greylag Geese in Halladale
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Sutherland - Forsinard and Halladale
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) family on Loch Earacha, Halladale. Goslings fledge at approximately 50-60 days old, but will remain with their parents for a year.
22 May 2011
Greylag Geese in Halladale
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Sutherland - Forsinard and Halladale
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) family on Loch Earacha, Halladale.
22 May 2011
Greylag Geese in Halladale
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Sutherland - Forsinard and Halladale
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) protecting their young on Loch Earacha, Halladale. Parents will fiercely defend their goslings from any potential threats.
22 May 2011
Greylag Geese in Halladale
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Sutherland - Forsinard and Halladale
Greylag Geese (Anser anser) protecting their young on Loch Earacha, Halladale