The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. It is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley, and has been introduced to parts of Western Europe.
Egyptian Geese were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork.
Some photos..
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Lovely pics, didn’t know about the sacred part though – and now I do. Kitty get away from that bird before THEY come to take you to the underworld – and NOT in a nice way!
WOW! These flight shots are amazing… You are too dear Rob, I loved them all, Thank you, love, nia
Thanks Nia… appreciate the complement…
Wow! you are one handy guy with a camera! Beautiful birds, and pics to compliment! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the complement … much appreciated…
Super images!
Thanking you…
I have never seen them before, they are sooooo adorable!! 😀
Thank you… they are common and not a goose one photos often, but their flying and landing is magnificent…
They are beautiful 🙂
thank you…
Wow, is that last image for real – very nice!
Thank you… I can assure you the result was not what I was expecting… it was very much a shoot and hope shot….
Beautiful bird and great shots. I’m with you…I think some of the older cameras do a better job than these new ones….and then again maybe it’s my eyes…lol
Yes the age thing… maybe when I took these photos my hands were steadier… lol… still I do love that old camera which I gave to my 6 year old Grandson.. and now he takes magnificent photos…
I want one! By the way is it okay if I put that beautiful photo you gave me on my blog eventually. Of course I will credit to you!
You can put it on your blog… don’t credit me … just say from a friend…
Beautiful birds! Are their eyes really large or is that just the markings on the face. I’ve never seen one of these before…
its the markings thank you…
Aww it’s beautiful! Just like Egyptians are 🙂 with a unique style!
Thank you and I agree…..
beautiful, and the flying ones were a delight.. c
Thank you so much…
The sacred Egyptian Goose ~ Love the 2nd to last shot bulldog — amazing reflection and these are some gorgeous looking geese indeed!! Brilliant work!! ~Sending Loving thoughts your way today! xo
Thanks Robyn… any results yet..? hope all’s well that side and all gonna be ok..
With our holiday weekend – won’t be till Tuesday– new onset of nerve pain in my heel ~ never dull around here.. Keeping the faith though — it’s the only way! Thank you sweet friend 🙂
What a fantastic bird! The last two really got me 🙂
Thanks, and to think I took them with an old camera… one wonders why we upgrade…
Have just come over from Julies blog in Australia. Your photo’s are stunning and portray much of the beauty of our country. Thank you for that. I am in Centurion, Pretoria. Have signed up as a follower for more. Have you been to Etosha Namibia yet? Laura
Thank you for the visit… not yet but it is planned for next year…thanks for the follow…
The last two reflection photos are GREAT!
Thanks I thought so too…
Great photos again, bdt. Now you have me trying to remember whether I saw these birds depicted on the interior walls of the tombs in Egypt. I know that the hieroglyphic alphabet has quite a few birds in it.
I’m told you will find them there… wish I could go there to see for myself…
i love that end picture coming on to the lake thats a brilliant picture thank you for sharing have a great day xx
Thank you.. I had forgotten this picture and was so happy with the capture with my old camera… bigger is not always better… that old camera took so many good photos…