I was very happy to get here today (3-19-25).
I saw the geese on the other side snoozing. We were sitting on a bench for a while just looking at them across the water. By the time we made our way around to where they were, they were awake.
Here are some interesting facts about the Canada Goose. You will most likely know a lot of these but I like to add them to a post for my own refresher course.
They are herbivores, meaning they primarily eat plants like grasses, aquatic vegetation, grains and seeds.
They are known for their strong pair bonds, often mating for life.
Canada geese are migratory birds, and they are famous for flying in a V-shaped formation during migration, which helps them conserve energy and improve communication.
The Canada goose's call is a distinctive "honk", which is a familiar sound in many areas.
They can live for 10 to 25 years in the wild.
Canada geese have a large wingspan, which can reach up to 5.6 feet (1.7 meters).
There are seven recognized subspecies of Canada geese, which vary in size and coloration.
They are opportunistic eaters, adapting their diet to what's available in their environment, including aquatic plants, grasses, seeds and grains.
They typically nest near water, often on higher ground, and the female builds the nest from dry grasses, twigs and other plant materials.
Baby geese, called goslings, are able to swim and walk within 24 hours of hatching.
It was lovely to see them again.
More photos from the garden in a day or so.
Thanks for looking and
I hope your day is enjoyable.
I did not know about the subspecies! I have seen them fly overhead in a V shape many times. They honk for encouragement. Ours stay here all year round.
ReplyDeleteThat subspecies fact I found interesting and it made me curious to find out more on this particular subject. It is a wonderful sight to see and hear them flying overhead isn’t it? I think ours stay all year round also.
DeleteThe geese behind the water are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's impressive that the little ones can walk within 24 hours!!
Have a nice day Denise!!
I found that very interesting Katerina :) Thank you my friend, I wish you a nice day also.
DeleteSaw lots of Canada geese yesterday in our Rhine river...spring has definitely arrived and everybody was out for the nice weather.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! That must have been lovely to see Angie :) Yes, spring has arrived. It was quite evident yesterday.
DeleteBeautiful post
ReplyDeleteThank you Cloudia, very happy you enjoyed :)
DeleteSounds like a relaxing day! How lovely to just sit and watch the geese. Enjoyed the fun facts—never gets old learning about them! Can’t wait to see more garden pics! 😊🌿🐦
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed Veronica Lee :) I totally agree, it never gets old learning. Thank you so much, I will share more photos as soon as I can.
DeleteAnd I think they'd be SO peaceful to sit on a bench and just watch...nice!
ReplyDeleteHappy First Day of Spring!
hugs
Donna
Couldn’t agree more Donna, very peaceful :) Thank you! Happy first day of Spring to you also and sending hugs.
DeleteWonderful birds. They are, after all, CANADA Geese!
ReplyDeleteThat’s great David and yes they are :)
DeleteI didn’t know about seven subspecies. Canada Geese all look the same to me!
ReplyDeleteMe too and unless one subspecies stands next to another, I don’t think I would be able to see the difference either. I seem to remember one of them being much smaller but I will have to do more research to be sure. :)
DeleteWe have a lot of them around here. There are a few ponds that I know of that you can almost guarantee you will find quite a few geese
ReplyDeleteThey are everywhere aren’t they? :)
DeleteIt is nice to have the nice sunny days for our outings. Love the fountain photo and the geese! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely agree Eileen :) Thank you and you take care and have a great day also :)
Deletewe have three HONKING geese, flying in a V that we have seen 3 times when we walk. I don't think they go back, since we see them in the pond at the doctors office year round. heard a hawk, a mocking bird and many doves this week, the first bird sounds since the 3 hurricanes last year
ReplyDeleteThat all sounds wonderful Sandra, thanks for sharing that :)
DeleteI love seeing and hearing Canada geese. Their wild cries thrill me.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Janice :)
DeleteHello Denise :)
ReplyDeleteHa Ha! They are everywhere but here! I never see Canada Geese unless they are in a zoo or a park but even then it is a rare sight. Which reminds me I took some photos of them when we visited a park in England, but I will have to look for them, because I know I haven't shared them. Many Thanks for all the facts Denise.
Hello Sonjia and you are very welcome. How interesting that you don’t get to see them where you are but I should not be surprised. It is a big world full of beautiful BIRDS, animals and flowers that I have not seen here. They are prolific here :)
DeleteI'm seeing the geese a lot at the ditch now. They're back. (I think they only went to the golf course next door for the winter!) Love that fountain!
ReplyDeleteThat’s wonderful Jeanie and that makes me smile about them only going as far as the golf course next door :) Fountains are always soothing aren’t they?
DeleteGreat minds think alike!
ReplyDeleteI am smiling Linda, I thought the same when I saw your post :)
DeleteYesterday, I took a nice 2nd walk at a park about 5 minutes from home. I was delighted to see a mallard. Of course there will be pictures shared on my blogs next week. I wish there was a lovely fountain like you showed us.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Your walk sounds delightful Cecilia, I look forward to seeing your pictures. Sending hugs :)
DeleteI've visited Charlottesville VA in the early spring and was so amazed at how different it was from our state. Spring sure comes faster there! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Val, it’s always so different when visiting different states isn’t it? :)
DeleteFun photos and great facts. They also leave a lot of bird poop wherever they roam. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, and I know what you mean. However, we had no problem yesterday :)
DeleteNice and green for your geese.
ReplyDeleteYes, lots of tasty green grass. Thanks Red :)
DeleteAnd they have frequent large slimy poops--lol! I didn't know about the subspecies, either. I even googled it and can't tell them apart when I see pictures--lol! Some are smaller, some have browner bodies--but they all look the same to me. I'd probably make a poor birder. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Rita :) fortunately there was nothing noticeable this time. You’re not alone in identifying these different subspecies. I would have a hard time also.
DeleteThis is a lovely park. I also didn't know about the subspecies. We have lots of them here and always enjoy watching the migrate.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, I have only seen the regular ones in our area, at least I think I have :)
DeleteWe have Canada Geese back on the Nashua River now that the snow and ice is all gone. They are not my favorite water fowl as I much prefer the Mallards which have returned and the Common Mergansers which were here for only a short time. Your outing looks like it was a lovely venture, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend, it certainly was. The mallards are a lovely bird and I hope I will be seeing more of them :)
DeleteNear where we live in Oregon, there is a preserve mainly for the Lesser Canada Goose. That's where I learned that some of the geese we see were not just smaller ones. ...Ever since we lived at the Lake though, I have had a love/hate relationship with these handsome birds. . Love that they are so pretty to watch on the water, especially when they had their brood of goslings and we could watch them grow. And I loved that both mother and father shepherded the babies along . So special. But oh the time they spent on land where we walked -- they' are terribly messy -- we could never wear our shoes indoors, which is somewhat of a problem when living full time in an RV (because where do you put the dirty shoes). But on reflection and looking back, on balance worth it all!
ReplyDeleteHello Sallie :) how interesting. I understand and have seen the mess they leave behind in the past. These were the only two we saw and there was no problem. So glad you found yours worth it :)
DeleteI like geese :-D
ReplyDeleteLovely Ananka, me too :)
DeleteI too am pleased you were able to visit.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, photographs and information.
All the best Jan
So kind of you my friend, thank you :) very happy you enjoyed and all the best to you too.
DeleteInteresting facts
ReplyDeleteHappy you found them so, thank you Christine :)
DeleteLovely pictures of the pond, Denise. I used to see the Canadian geese all the time when I visited my parents at the cemetery. Yes, their honk is LOUD, and they warn the others when someone is around. They are pretty birds, and I appreciate them so much.
ReplyDeleteHappy first day of Spring!
~Sheri
How lovely Sheri :) thank you for sharing that. I appreciate them too. One day later but Happy first day of spring to you also :)
DeleteLindo jardín. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteMe alegra que hayas disfrutado del jardín. Gracias :) Te mando un beso.
DeleteThe honk bit, lololol. Yes, those little suckers have loud honkers. I hear them from so far away.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly do, lololol! :)
DeleteA nice place to visit. Thanks for taking us along!
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