It's been cold enough for ice to form on the lake. Canada Geese like to hang out around an unfrozen pond in the middle of the ice. I imagine it offers safety if a predator should appear.
At least two families of mostly white geese live near us. One group visits our back yard every day. They seem to think they own the place.
Yesterday I looked out and saw a couple of young squirrels who did not know that the geese own the yard. At first the geese were curious about the furry intruders. Then the gray goose, who often watches over the others, decided to intimidate the squirrels.
The squirrels did not react immediately but then they moved away. The lead goose strutted off with his head held high. I've noticed that geese often do that: stretch their necks up after behaving aggressively. Some people do this too.
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ReplyDeleteI love the Geese and ducks, you have a nice group there hanging out. I have seen a Canada Goose stretching his neck to look bigger and fussing like he was going to attack. Great photos! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, happy Sunday. Have a great new week! PS, thank you for the visit and comment.
I've been bitten by geese many times (you'd think I'd learn). Terrific images ...all of them! I think the goose & squirrel is post card perfect for your blog title!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at IRBB this week. Happy birding!
You have a wonderful garden, and a lake too. For the Geese, beautiful.
ReplyDelete...Linda, you have a wonderful assortment.
ReplyDeletewow...now that looks like a party. it's so nice to see such a wide variety of waterfowl in one place, getting along beautifully!!
ReplyDeletethe goldfinch is looking very sweet in it's winter wear!!
Ice? That looks cold but they don't seem to mind! Fun photos! I'll send you some of our squirrels! lol Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of geese and other waterfowl who live here year round now. Some of them make pests of themselves.
ReplyDeleteSo now I know the solution to my backyard squirrel problem! Send that gray goose this way, I've got a job for him. Enjoyed all your photos.
ReplyDeleteI miss ice and the sound of geese. Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of photographs this is :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What fun!
ReplyDeleteI like seeing these geese and that squirrel is cute!
ReplyDeleteloved to see all of the birds. And, the squirrels should be careful.
ReplyDeleteNice shots!
Quite a lot of bird company.
ReplyDeleteThose white birds are domestic geese.
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