In a close-up, static shot, an Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is sitting on a wooden pallet, surrounded by its brood of ducklings

In a close-up, static shot, an Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca) is sitting on a wooden pallet, surrounded by its brood of ducklings. The pallet rests on a dark, likely watery, surface. The adult goose, predominantly tan with a white underbelly and a distinctive dark eye patch, sits calmly with its wings partially outstretched, enveloping the small, downy, dark-colored ducklings nestled underneath. The wooden pallet, constructed of dark-stained planks, shows signs of wear. The setting appears to be near a wall, possibly an indoor or sheltered environment, with ambient lighting. Overall, the scene presents a moment of parental care and protection within a somewhat manufactured or artificial setting.