Goslings There Are Five
It Has Become an Annual Event
For quite a few years now, we have had a pair of geese visit each Spring, normally in late April or early May for a few weeks. They never had goslings until last year, when there were 2. Today, we were surprised by 5 goslings!
We’re not sure if the same pair visits each year, but I think they are. They have never nested near our pond, as they just visit during the day, then fly about a quarter mile to a more secluded pond as darkness falls.
But last year was different, as they brought along 2 goslings. Again, when night approached, they disappeared. They must be nesting somewhere in the farm field below the pond. Just day visits.
This year, same thing, except today there appeared 5 goslings along with Ma and Pa. And tonight, sure enough, as night approached, they disappeared into the now about foot high grass of the field. Can’t be too far away, as the goslings can’t yet fly.
It’s hard to get photos since when I get about 30 feet away, the adult geese start to hiss. Difficult to get a photo of the whole gang together. My camera has a zoom, but it is not a professional zoom camera by any means. Anyway, hope you enjoyed the article and photos.
