What a scene the other morning! Across a side street, a Canada goose, hen, crossed to the other side and waited. Her two goslings (term until they fledge/fly) slowly walked towards her, with the gander following closely behind, guarding the safety of all three and keeping careful watch over the parade. I do HOPE that everyone driving is as careful and caring as this guy et vous!
Later, I searched through my wildlife books to discover more about specifically the Branta canedensis.
FAMILY...their entire lives evolve around a bond, a family. They do mate for life. However, if one dies, the other chooses another mate, for another mating life. The life span of a Canada goose can go as high as 24 years!
Alas...I wanted to capture a photo of the four walking in a line to the other side but had to turn around and come back. By that time, the fabulous scene had changed! HOWEVER...it's locked securely in my "photo-shop" mind to write about later.
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