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A flight of Canada Geese landing on water covered ice at Rondeau Provincial Park, Dec 14, 2018. The bay froze over the past few days then the temperatures went above freezing. A lack of wind made for a mirror like surface. Branta canadensis Some migratory populations of the Canada Goose are not going as far south in the winter as they used to. This northward range shift has been attributed to changes in farm practices that makes waste grain more available in fall and winter, as well as changes in hunting pressure and changes in weather. source -  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/

A small flock of Canada geese and a few caspian terns were flying around at the end of September getting ready to head south for the winter. Wish we could follow but we repaired the septic system this year. I guess we will stay home and use it. Canada goose Branta canadensis The oldest known wild Canada Goose was 30 years 4 months old.

I hate ties. , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. Working isn't so bad but why do I have to wear a tie. This is how I felt for 30 years while working for banks. I've told my wife if she buries me in a tie, I will come back and haunt her. Canada goose- Branta canadensis Some migratory populations of the Canada Goose are not going as far south in the winter as they used to. This northward range shift has been attributed to changes in farm practices that makes waste grain more available in fall and winter, as well as changes in hunting pressure and changes in weatherThe oldest known wild Canada Goose was 30 years 4 months old. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/id

Follow the leader , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. Several large flights of Canada geese came into Rondeau Bay and flew by the dock I was on. The wing beats and the continuous calling made for a audio treat. Photo taken at Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Scientific stuff Branta canadensis Size & Shape Canada Geese are big waterbirds with a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and wide, flat bill. Color Pattern Canada Geese have a black head with white cheeks and chinstrap, black neck, tan breast, and brown back. Behaviour Canada Geese feed by dabbling in the water or grazing in fields and large lawns. They are often seen in flight moving in pairs or flocks; flocks often assume a V formation. www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/id