Canada Gooses are majestic. Barrel-chested.
The envys of all ornithologys.†
This post is inspired by an article in today’s papers:
Ontario man fined $1,000 for ‘throwing large rocks and swatting’ at Canada geese
It is the story of a cruel and ignorant resident of my beloved Essex County who, first caught a gosling, and then threw rocks at its parents who, rightfully so, went on the attack, trying to rescue their kiddo. His self-confessed intent was to badly injure them, but…
Canada geese are federally protected migratory birds, and happily — armed with their phone cameras — members of the public alerted the Ministry of Natural Resources and took copious pictures and videos to secure the conviction.
Today’s shots are all from Monday’s outing where I saw both my First Family of 2026 and, mere minutes later, my Second Family of 2026 — both at the wonderful Hillman Marsh Conservation Area.
First Family 2026
Mum, Dad and 8 goslings.
Digue Couture Dyke
Second Family 2026
Mum, Dad and 2 goslings.
Hillman Creek
[The only reason there is a second family this year is that I saw them very nearly simultaneously.]
If you’ve got a problem with Canada Gooses then you’ve got a problem with me and I suggest you let that one marinate!†
Ditto!
’Til next time, y’all…
†Lines spoken by the character Wayne (portrayed by Jared Keeso) in Season 4, Episode 2, titled “A Fuss at the Golf Course” — original air date 25th December 2017 — of the sitcom “Letterkenny”. Besides starring in the show, Jared Keeso is the creator and primary writer, having written or co-written all 81 episodes. His inspiration for the show was his home town of Listowel, Ontario.
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