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February 5, 2018February 4, 2018

An Argument – Day 36 – A Year of Wildlife

These two geese seemed to be having a very vocal argument. At least one of them was. The could be heard from a quarter-mile away. It appears that the geese are starting to couple up and get ready for nesting. It's very early in the season for geese to lay eggs but with the mild …

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February 3, 2018

Red-Tailed Hawk – Day 34 – A Year of Wildlife

There were a couple of red-tailed hawks soaring over head one afternoon by the river. Maralee

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

Day 33 – A Year of Wildlife

MyFavoriteHeron moved on down the river a little ways and found a new perch. Maralee

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018

A Leg To Stand On – Day 32 – A Year of Wildlife

I've always wondered why geese (and duck) often stand on just one leg. So, I Googled it. Here's what reference.com says: Geese stand on one leg to help regulate their body temperatures. This stance is used in an attempt to help the geese conserve as much body heat as possible. Like other birds, a goose …

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January 30, 2018January 29, 2018

Blowing in the Wind – Day 30 – A Year of Wildlife

The weather has gotten a little warmer but the wind is still blowing and MyFavoriteHeron is still standing in the middle of the river.