Canadian Geese

We often have flocks of these geese stop by on their way north or south during the spring or fall.

These guys visited us in the fall of 2008 before moving on. But sometimes a pair decides to take up residence at the lake. Last year one such pair had 5 goslings that began their lives here. Unfortunately, a predator apparently ended their lives early as every few days the brood dwindled until only the parents were left. This year another couple (or perhaps the same one) had three goslings and they have survived to be 3-4 weeks old which is twice as long as the goslings last year. They just might make it to adulthood.