Out for a Walk

Geese

This momma goose and her goslings were crossing the walking path by the river. Dad was right behind hissing at anyone who got too close. Maralee

Spring Fluff Balls

The baby geese are hatching and mom and dad are very protective of their babies. Baby geese can start swimming within 24 hours of hatching and are able to dive 30-40 feet underwater by the time they are 1 day old. The most common predators of geese are coyotes, foxes, raccoons, crows, wolves, owls, bears …

Baby Season

All around, the birds are having babies.  There are numerous geese families on the river these days.  And the babies are just so darn cute. Maralee