Under the Weather (rain that is)

By Words | Published May 18, 2011

Where did summer go? The Downs were shrouded in mist and rain for most of the day. Nice weather for ducks, as the saying goes… though I'm not convinced that the local waterfowl agree.
Moorhen chick dashing for cover!

A huddle of juvenile goslings

For the very young though, there's always mum to provide some shelter.
"Room for one more?"

"Standing room only!"
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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.

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12 Comments

  1. RobinL May 19, 2011 at 2:05 am #

    Words, great shots. Really like these last two! I guess their okay as long as their heads are dry!

  2. anonymous May 19, 2011 at 1:05 pm #

    Anonymous writes:

    A delightful series of images – that's what mum's are all about! Awww…. 🙂

    — Marilyn

  3. Words May 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm #

    Erwin, thanks!

  4. Words May 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm #

    Robin, thanks. Those last two made me laugh, but also slightly envious of the goslings. They look so comfortable tucked in there while I was getting cold and wet!

  5. Words May 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm #

    Marilyn, thanks! It's one of my favourite 'action' pictures.

  6. Words May 19, 2011 at 10:05 pm #

    Darko, it does look ever so warm and comfortable!

  7. gdare May 19, 2011 at 10:05 pm #

    Looking at last two I felt like squeezing there too 😀

  8. SittingFox May 20, 2011 at 4:05 am #

    Well, on the plus side, at least you can still drive down the road when it rains. Had some interesting drives in Sask in the last few days :insane:

    I love that moorhen chick! 😀

  9. Words May 21, 2011 at 12:05 am #

    Adele, that's true. I can imagine that you've had some hair-raising journeys, but I'm sure it's been worth it. I'm looking forward to reading the reports.

  10. cakkleberrylane May 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm #

    These are wondeful photos. The first shot certainly depicts your weather. The goslings aren't going to fit under there too much longer.

  11. Words May 23, 2011 at 12:05 am #

    Lois, I couldn't resist the last two shots. It looks so comfy!

  12. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Great Photos