Nature Notes (#502)~The geese are nesting in our yard~ The Gooslings…

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We had a few days of really nice weather followed by a bad wind and thunderstorm even and now we are back to colder weather but we are moving along in spring…. The crocus are blooming…..

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The canada geese are claiming territory for their nest and the females are starting the nest building…..

This pair has nested in our yard right next to the pond for the last 4 years. The first two attempts were flooded out when it rained hard so I started leaving a pile of leaves right next to that spot so the goose would have a better chance of keeping her nest. Not the best photos as they are cell phone photos…

 

Other pairs nest in the woods and I know some of the homeowners go back and destroy some or all of the eggs and some geese have been killed. Yes, they are protected but that doesn’t keep people from ignoring the law… Our yard is the safest place for them as I will not harm them and they know that.

Have a wonderful nature-filled week! Please be safe.

7 thoughts on “Nature Notes (#502)~The geese are nesting in our yard~ The Gooslings…”

  2. That pair have a wonderful home to return to every year! Baby geese are so sweet and I like seeing both their parents take Care of them as they grow. so neat to have a nest in your own yard, I hope this years family does well. how disappointing that some of your neighbors would deliberately destroy the eggs they find. But, sadly, not surprising.

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