Thursday 19 September 2013

THE FLOCKS ARE STARTING TO GET BIGGER


The Canada Geese are starting to gather in larger than family units.  At first they hiss at each other then they get to the point they start to tolerate each other as the group gets larger. 
 

 
 
We also have a lone female Mallard hanging around which is very unusual, unless she lost her mate.  Well this is the 21st century, maybe she's just a spinster. 
 
 
 
 
I hope she is not the late mother I saw a couple of weeks ago. I'd hate to think that one lost all her babies. 

 
 
The flocks of Geese are growing and growing every day.
 


 
They are usually practicing all day, building their strength and choosing their strongest fliers to follow.  It's quite the sight. 
 
 
This was a strong wind day, so they are sitting it out on the beach. 
 
 
We even had a Snow Goose visit the harbour this morning. 
 
 
 
 
THEY ARE ALL GETTING READY TO HEAD SOUTH. 
 
JUST LIKE US.