Name Calling

Although it's kind of dreary out I got some pics before the rain started.  AND one of the "regulars" on the Lake is back from a brief hiatus.  It's a really pretty white goose.  I've figured out it's a male goose based on his aggressive behavior.  He makes sure the other geese on the Lake know he's the boss.  Even the Canadian Geese don't challenge him.  And he's been known to bite young children or anyone he thinks he can get away with biting.  He also bites if he thinks you have some food and are holding out on him.  He knows I'm not afraid of him so he behaves himself around me.

OK,  I have a confession to make.......  Quite some time ago I gave the two regular Lake Afton geese names.  Obviously, since they're wild birds they don't come when I call them.  It's just easier than describing them every time we want to refer to one or both of them...  Sooooo the white goose I fondly refer to as Mean Mr. Goose.  The goose with the broken wing sticking out - and who thinks his job description includes air traffic controller and crossing guard - I call Gus.  

Mean Mr. Goose looking innocent and cute with a Mallard swimming by.  Notice there are no other ducks or geese around what looks like cracked corn someone threw on the ground for the ducks & geese to eat.

Once again, Mean Mr. Goose eating alone.  Just the way he likes it.

A typical response from Mean Mr. Goose when he doesn't want to share

Mean Mr. Goose keeping an eye on the Canadian Goose and either doing calisthenics or practicing karate moves.  Notice  his left webbed foot behind him in the air, just under his wing.