Images Dated 2012 April

Canada goose (Branta canadensis)

Canada goose (Branta canadensis), female with four young near the nest by water. Central Pennsylvania, USA

© Joe McDonald/AUSCAPE All rights reserved

Anatidae, Animal, Animal Family, Animal Mother, Anseriformes, Aves, Baby Animal, Bird, Birds, Branta, Chicks, Cute, Downy, Endearing, Fauna, Five Animals, Fluffy, Geese, Goose, Goslings, Herbivore, Migratory, Monogamous, North America, Waterfowl, Wildfowl, Wildlife, Young

Sociable weavers (Philetairus socius)

Sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) maintaining their massive nest that may be home to up to 100 families. It is the largest built by any bird, looking at first glance like a haystack hanging from a tree. The group are adding more material to keep the nest intact. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana

© BIOS PHOTO/AUSCAPE All rights reserved