Well honestly I was feeling kinda well you know anxious and depressed from all the horrific news of the year and needed cheering up.
So off to the park we went. Drove in the Chaparral Road entrance and parked by the fishing pier. This place is huge, includes a dog park and Xeriscape demonstration garden among many other things.
The geese must have known I needed them. A whole gaggle showed up and surrounded me. Their leader approached me first and was not shy. After a few seconds of apprehension I realized they were very sweet and only interested in the food, not my fingers or toes.
Their warmth and simple curiosity filled me with necessary sunshine in this dark year. Thank you my lovely geese for being so sweet.
And as for the pair of ducks that showed up, my finger is sore but okay. Your enthusiasm made me laugh as you jumped up to grab food from my hand until I had no more.
Second visit their leader remembered me, ran right up and stood on my feet while politely waiting for food! I’m sure if I visited each day this particular goose would accept petting. So cool.
Great geese photos! Next time I’ll buy them some lettuce.
Good idea, plus I noticed they like grapes too.