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by Abbie L.
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September 28, 2007

Photo by Abbie L.

November 22, 2007 09:31 PM EST (Updated: July 21, 2008 07:13 PM EDT)
views: 155 | comments: 119
bird,nature
I think this bird thinks he is better than me.
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Comments: 119

Stacie N. Nov 22, 2007, 10:06pm EST
Cool picture. Thank you for sharing.
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Elaine M. Nov 22, 2007, 10:35pm EST
He certainly is giving you the evil eye!
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Sue M. Nov 22, 2007, 10:46pm EST
Nice photo, Abbie! I'd love for you to post this to *My Bird Macro* !
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CyberGwen ! Nov 22, 2007, 10:52pm EST
LOL! But you know that he is wrong, right?!!
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Carrie O. Nov 22, 2007, 11:07pm EST
Great pic!
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Gary H. Nov 22, 2007, 11:22pm EST
Nice shot
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Robert D. Nov 23, 2007, 2:07am EST
Interesting shot! All the ducks and geese are heading the same way. What are they marching towards?
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Teresa W. Nov 23, 2007, 5:50am EST
Great picture!!
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Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Nov 23, 2007, 11:33am EST
Cool photo. Admiring images and leaving you a 10.
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Curt L. Nov 23, 2007, 12:26pm EST
A dandy, yet fowl photo! :-) Sending a 10 your way!
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Digital Diva S. Nov 23, 2007, 1:34pm EST
Very cool photo.
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The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Nov 23, 2007, 6:57pm EST
LOL Great photo!
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pamela hurley Nov 23, 2007, 8:09pm EST
Where was this taken? It looks like the backyard where I once lived in Colorado.
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Jerri H. Nov 24, 2007, 1:05am EST
I think he is thinking you better have a treat or you better get away before he takes a nip at you ;)
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Jaye S. Nov 24, 2007, 7:51am EST
Cute shot. Thanks for sharing.
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Kay M. Nov 24, 2007, 1:17pm EST
Great shot! He does look a little uppity.
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Ruth Luce Nov 24, 2007, 8:50pm EST
He's handsome, but I wouldn't take him on. Show him you're the better woman and walk away before you're goosed!!
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Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Nov 25, 2007, 12:06am EST
what a great shot! so many feathered friends in one photo.

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U wishing you laughter
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Sue D. Nov 25, 2007, 2:30pm EST
He sure looks like he has an attitude. Great photo!~
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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 25, 2007, 4:28pm EST
That is quite a selection of birds! Nice shot!
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carolyn b. Nov 25, 2007, 6:49pm EST
Great shot!
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Laura H. Nov 26, 2007, 2:17pm EST
Awesome shot and funny caption!
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Abbie L. Nov 26, 2007, 8:58pm EST
This was taken at the park near my house, and my husband actually took the photo. The birds were most likely running away from my kids who like to chase them around.

Thank you all for the kind comments!
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Syed The Shah Nov 27, 2007, 4:10am EST
Some fool rated it less then ten, this is not justice with a marvelous image which was taken from a very difficult angle.
Excellent work.
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M S. Nov 27, 2007, 8:06am EST
Great shot Abbie,
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necee t. Nov 28, 2007, 12:50am EST
very good shot... did he want to eat your camera..? haha
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Trisha B. Nov 28, 2007, 8:10am EST
Definately a 10! That's a really great shot!
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Leah A. Nov 28, 2007, 9:57am EST
lol - nice picture
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carmel m. Nov 28, 2007, 1:06pm EST
Brave you to be so close. Geese bite! lol
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Stephen Murray Nov 28, 2007, 1:25pm EST
I think it thinks it is superior to the mallards. And I'd prefer eating it to eating one of them!
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Georgiana S. Nov 28, 2007, 3:24pm EST
I had a pet Aylesbury duck when I was about 4!
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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 30, 2007, 2:11pm EST
He does have awfully cool markings but that does not excuse him from being pompous!
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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 30, 2007, 2:12pm EST
But he can get away with it because I just love ducks!
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Margaret C. Nov 30, 2007, 8:21pm EST
I think he is saying " what you looking at" lol xx
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Mariana T. Dec 1, 2007, 9:37pm EST
wow - beautiful and natural picture! Salud.
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Mike Firesmith Dec 2, 2007, 6:37am EST
How did you get him to stand still long enough for such a clear shot?
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Dalal A. Dec 2, 2007, 6:59pm EST
Love the duch parade or demonstration?
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Jurpe {awallflower} Dec 4, 2007, 1:12am EST
That's alot of fowls.
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Amy C. Dec 4, 2007, 9:05am EST
awesome shot!
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Kimber L. Dec 4, 2007, 2:41pm EST
very cool closeup
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Sheila Deeth Dec 4, 2007, 5:20pm EST
Brings back memories. My son never quite forgave the geese for chasing him when he was tiny.
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Vern R. Dec 5, 2007, 1:31am EST
Looks like he thought he should be taking your picture.
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J. P. Dec 5, 2007, 4:25am EST
Great shot Abbie! I think he just want to make sure you won't kidnap his wife :^)
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Heather W. Dec 5, 2007, 11:44am EST
Great photo
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Leslie "Missy" T. Dec 5, 2007, 12:43pm EST
He looks like he's posing for the camera!
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Cristina S. Dec 5, 2007, 2:00pm EST
I think he thinks that too! Cheeky!
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J W. Dec 5, 2007, 4:17pm EST
good pic
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Michael L. Dec 5, 2007, 10:20pm EST
Great image!
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Digital Diva S. Dec 6, 2007, 1:58pm EST
He's a cool honker.
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Elaine B. Dec 6, 2007, 7:45pm EST
Wow! what a big bird. Nice shot, thanks for sharing.
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Chelsea R. Dec 7, 2007, 3:37pm EST
great shot!! 10! :)
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David K. Dec 8, 2007, 1:42pm EST
lol...great close up.
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Larry S. Dec 9, 2007, 7:45pm EST
Some geese are like that.
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Jaye S. Dec 9, 2007, 7:51pm EST
Awesome picture. Thanks for sharing!!
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Elsie Duggan Dec 10, 2007, 2:41am EST
I will come back and comment on your articles,
I appreciate your comment and am reciprictating in this way to get caught up for the Christmas season, so you will all get points you deserve, back to normal as soon as I catch up, thanks Elsie
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Amanda C. Dec 10, 2007, 8:27am EST
Just stopping by to give your points a boost
for everyone could use a bit more during the holidays

I Hope you and yours have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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Bonnie S. Dec 10, 2007, 8:47pm EST
That is funny : )
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Juan J Martinez Dec 12, 2007, 11:11am EST
Cool! Reminds me of the ducks, my mother once had.
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Rose T. Dec 13, 2007, 8:13am EST
Thank you! Happy Holidays!

~ A prayer is said for you and yours~
~May your New Year have much in stored~
~May all good Health surround you too~
~May all God's Blessing pour down on you!~
~AMEN~
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Karolyn Q. Dec 13, 2007, 10:50am EST
Nice shot!

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Rose C. Dec 14, 2007, 5:50pm EST
I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!
No time to say hello, goodbye!
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!
No, no, no,no, no, no, no, I'm overdue.
I'm reallyin a stew.
No time to say goodbye, hello!
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late
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Rose C. Dec 14, 2007, 5:52pm EST
I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!
No time to say hello, goodbye!
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!
No, no, no,no, no, no, no, I'm overdue.
I'm reallyin a stew.
No time to say goodbye, hello!
I'm late, I'm late, I'm late
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Lance L. Dec 16, 2007, 8:45pm EST
No patè, he's all ham.
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Sonia M. Dec 17, 2007, 5:51pm EST
How fun....! Such a lot of ducks and geese in the area!
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Christopher B. Dec 17, 2007, 7:11pm EST
"I'm ready for my close up Mr. DeVille."
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Marge H. Dec 17, 2007, 7:38pm EST
A duck with attitude.
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Toni V. Dec 18, 2007, 9:35pm EST
He is a handsome boy!
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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 19, 2007, 11:48pm EST
really...tell me why:)christmas tree
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Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Dec 22, 2007, 10:07pm EST
Oh my! That's a lot of birds!
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Bobbie S. Dec 26, 2007, 12:37pm EST
Abbie, a great shot!
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donna h. Dec 26, 2007, 9:34pm EST
good one
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Tina Coruth Dec 31, 2007, 10:08pm EST
Great shot! I love the way you captured the close up of the Canada goose with all the other birds in the background!

Tina
Yikes! Check our images - what is that iridescent green bug?
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Ginger C. Jan 1, 2008, 12:09am EST
Was he annoyed that you didn't bring food, just a camera! LOL!
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Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Jan 2, 2008, 11:30pm EST
beautiful goose
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Nettie R. Jan 4, 2008, 11:28pm EST
That is a totaly awesome shot. I give you a big 10 for that!
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Angela B (There IS a light at the end of the tunnel) Jan 8, 2008, 2:20pm EST
He's certainly a very good-looking duck!
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Lisa Frost Jan 13, 2008, 2:05pm EST
He is in control of himself at least!
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Roe C. Jan 14, 2008, 10:02am EST
10 on this one!!!
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Rita j. Jan 14, 2008, 10:06am EST
Great picture
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Kim J. Jan 14, 2008, 10:56am EST
Very good picture
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Chris Gattis Jan 16, 2008, 9:59am EST
Great perspective.
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Jamie C. Jan 17, 2008, 7:58pm EST
Nice shot. Quite a menagerie of birds there!
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WS R. Jan 18, 2008, 10:51am EST
He certainly has an attitude! Honk honk
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jessie voigts Jan 19, 2008, 8:37am EST
great shot! i LOVE the shadows!
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Swimming With The Tide O. Jan 19, 2008, 8:19pm EST
He looks pretty bold. Nice shot.
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Janet "Jax" B. Jan 19, 2008, 11:16pm EST
Nice shot...geese are really bold birds.
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Ashley A. Jan 20, 2008, 12:34pm EST
good photo
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Kimi L. Jan 20, 2008, 9:51pm EST
lol, my son loves these geese. Everytime we go to the cemetary they are all by the pond. They love to follow him around. Its funny! Great photo!
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Debby O. Jan 21, 2008, 3:47pm EST
Cool shot
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Janis V. Jan 25, 2008, 1:01am EST
very cool and close up shot! A+++
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April W. Jan 25, 2008, 9:09am EST
Great pic. I don't know if I would have gotten that close. I am a little shy with the ducks, and geese, but love taking pics of them. Or was this used with a zoom?
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Sandra T. Jan 26, 2008, 4:17pm EST
What a great picture!
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Deb D. Feb 5, 2008, 9:06pm EST
Quite the bird's eye view! And he probably does think that.....geese are funny that way.
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Doug H. Feb 6, 2008, 7:23pm EST
Looks like these folks are all moving with a purpose. Last time I knelt down to feed a small group of geese, one of them knocked me over going for the bread.
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karen p. Feb 7, 2008, 10:50am EST
10 for this!
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Norvona J. Feb 10, 2008, 2:15pm EST
I think he thinks you are invading his territory. -)
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Haim Kadman Feb 18, 2008, 10:58am EST
It's a very good shot, the landscape as a background is very impressive - and the fact that so many members think just the same, it's the best proof how good that shot is.
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Crystal R. Mar 6, 2008, 12:30am EST
hahahaha

Great caption.
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Danny C. Mar 11, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
nice shot
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~*~Nina~*~ R. Mar 12, 2008, 12:44pm EDT
Great shot! I love it!
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Angela B (There IS a light at the end of the tunnel) Mar 14, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
Very nice capture!
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Ken K. Mar 22, 2008, 8:06pm EDT
A wonderful shot! Good work!!