The ugly duckling stage

I think he will grow up to be a beautiful Canadian Goose but right now he's a gawky teen-ager.

[Mitzi]

So gangly! Puberty is hard.

[Cindy McFarland]

Such fluffy feathers! Cute capture.

[Kathy]

I do like the white fluffy feathers, though. Nicely spotted.

[Islandgirl]

He still is cute all fluffy!

[essiesue]

I would like for all of them to stay this size! Great shot.

[Candace]

I love the soft textures of the feathers!

[Louise & Ken]

I wouldn't have guessed Canada Goose! He IS funny looking...as though someone was pulling the kapok stuffing out of a pillow!

[Taffy]

Laughing -- he is definitely at the awkward stage!

[Gayle]

Cute capture! Looks so fluffy! :-)

[sally agnew]

Love the fluffy plumage :)

[Lynne]

Wonderful

[katy]

Congratulations on getting this one all the way to the popular page! I think you nailed it

[John Falconer]

I remember that stage in my life!! Well spotted.

[Joan Robillard]

Sweet