Maybe it was the warmer weather; maybe it was the switch from snow to rain; maybe it was the longer daylight; but, the testosterone in local ganders was clearly soaring.
Spring is the only time of the year when ganders play king of the castle by landing on top of pilings, there to vociferously and combatively proclaim virility.
While a female watched from the water below, a male loudly proclaimed his mating rights.
However, by not watching his back, he was quickly dislodge by a rival.
The new suitor then offered the first gander what can only be described as a raspberry.
He then flew down to the Lake and went off with the (clearly impressed) female.
Excellent series of pictures and great commentary.
I love it ~ great photos and story.
Holy moly. Such drama, positively Greek. And to capture the whole narrative in pictures. Out is the best side there is.