I had to stop at the pond on the way to work this morning.  The goose families were out foraging in the green grass.  It won't be long before the goslings lose their down to feathers.  They are growing so fast!

As I slowed and came to a stop, the adult geese began 'herding' their young ones toward the water.  It is so much fun watching them try to get all the goslings to line up and follow the lead adult.  Once they are in the water, one adult takes the lead and the other the end.  All the babes swim beak to tail in the middle.

One white tail deer came out of the forest to say good morning.  I think it was the same one that I watched a few days ago when it had a moose encounter.  She stood at the top of an embankment and watched as I drove by.

I have a day off tomorrow and am looking forward to some outdoor time.  Hopefully I'll get the remaining backyard chores done.  There's still a cubic yard of dirt to move.  My shovel is ready.  Here's hoping the rain clouds hold out until the evening.