An injured gosling is on its way to recovery, thanks to the efforts of attentive, local cyclists.
Maddie the Goose is held by a volunteer at Iowa Bird Rehabilitation in Des Moines
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Maddie's family gathers at the shoreline on Clear Lake near the Ventura Marsh.
Maddie (left) stands on one foot alongside her mother and sibling on the night she was discovered by the Abdis
WATCH NOW: Reporter and photographer Lisa Grouette has a very soft spot for cute animals. In the first episode of her new video series, "Lisa Shows You Nature," she tries to make friends with fluffy, adolescent goslings. They hate her, though.
Trumpeter swans at BMC Aggregates quarry pond
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
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A flock of trumpeter swans congregate alongside geese and ducks in a pond at the BMC Aggregates quarry near Fertile.
Trumpeter swan in flight
A trumpeter swan in flight. With wingspans of eight feet and weighing more than 30 pounds, they are impressive in the air and on the ground.
Trumpeter trio
A trio of graceful trumpeter swans in flight.
pair of trumpeter swans
A pair of graceful trumpeter swans.
TRUMPETER TOUCHDOWN
A trumpeter swan touches down on Mallard Marsh.
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