Uncle Tree made a play to get close, but he didn’t pass Mum’s security check.

The babes hesitated and peeked, but followed Mum thereafter.

Ganders gallantly stood their ground for grazing hungry goslings.

In the meanwhile, Mum taught impromptu getaway maneuvers.

From heron out, I declare — birds must stand still when posing!

Okay, besides this guy, who’s got the gull to oppose me?

That’s what I thought, good gully.

Uncle Tree

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