Yesterday I came upon a Canadian Goose' nest while she was away. So cool! Just as I got close to the nest--- the expectant goose couple flew in at break neck speed from the other side of the lake. I was pleasantly surprised that even after they got back the female stood next to her nest instead of immediately sitting on it. The nest was a fluffy mixture of tiny down feathers and crushed leaves, twigs. I was sorry that I didn't have my camera because I could have gotten a good picture of her nest. Next time.
That same goose couple today, on Easter---- the male was being typically protective of his mate and their nest that she was so dutifully sitting on. He was so protective that when 2 geese were swimming directly across the lake from the nest the male goose charged over there and started chasing the 2 geese away. Then, I was surprised to see one of the 2 geese submerge himself under the water in a split second and maybe 3-5 seconds later popped up in a different location which seemed to outrage the male goose. The male goose once again ran on top of the water, chasing the other goose away. For the time being.
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