1 Protection Racket Greylag Goose and Goslings

A Greylag Goose (Anser anser) lowers its neck to protect its goslings from a territorial Mute Swan swimming close by. Its body language is a warning of an imminent attack and is accompanied by hissing to further reinforce its message. Life is far from peaceful for the Spring chick with a host of predators looking for their next meal but its chances of survival are greatly increased by remaining close to the protection of its parents.

Swallowtail Caterpillar feeding on Milk Parsley

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1 Protection Racket Greylag Goose and Goslings

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