Canal Bank Friends

Lovely weather with a little breeze. Much too good to go shopping so off to the canal. Swans rarely come so far along but today we were honoured by their company .The white of the feathers is matched perfectly by the reflections of whispy clouds .The end result looking akin to a brides veil .This area was alive with birds , Canada Geese,  Ducks, Pigeons and Seagulls. I went to have a coffee and swap notes with a pal and upon returning , sat awhile on my usual bench. Out of the water came so many geese . I have a very special treat which they like .They now come straight up and eat from my hand or off my knee. A very gentle poke from a bill reminds me they are there .The LR picture is a special and a couple helped with auto timer.The goose at the back is often bullied by the one in front so two things have been learned .Mr Bully has been told to be quiet and it works . Mr Shy is a quick learner who has learned he is never left out . I put my arm behind me and he takes the food oh so gently . At other times I hold food in my left hand by my side and he pops his head around the seat .He is extremely gentle. I did go to film a tiny flower . Decided on the birds though ,Even so a tiny pink flower ( weed ) Name not known is in my extras Very pretty , tiny and stands as the last of summer .