The Armada Sails

[Marko]

LOVELY set -

My fave is this one...so serene.

[Wicked Dark]

that's the one I meant Marko...if only I'd been clever enough to repost it. : D

[Michaelaw]

Well there you go, thanks for the info HBG It's not something our local geese seem to do. I looked up Canada geese too and most sites I called up had lots of factual info in the species but did not mention "gang brooding". The link you provided clearly shows that they do in fact engage in this social behavior. Not so much taking what you read on the internet as gospel as the facts I read were consistent to my observation, It's more like don't take what you don't read on the internet as gospel As I said, I've seen goslings try and joing the wrong brood, perhaps lost, and the parent goose will chase it off quickly and with vigor

[Hillbillygirl]

Hey don't sweat it Michael. Had nothing to do with anything you said. What I was referring to was the article of which I linked to. I know not everything is perfect on the www, but this article explained what was happening in these pics to a "T", and many people were asking what the situation was about. We have actually gotten pics in the past with a brood of 48 goslings travelling with one pair of adults. Amazed to say the least, we were.
Have actually seen young be killed by adults when trying to join the wrong brood, only one smack of the wing, or a snap/toss-done. They are beautiful birds, but very powerful and brutal at times also. Even breeding is pretty aggressive, especially for the female.
BTW: Love the pic that Marko reposted there.

[mbrager]

This turned into a very interesting thread. Thanks for adding all the information and comments, and for the comments on the photos. Much appreciated.
Mike

[edG]

cool images