I Really Do Love Geese

 

In my dreams I often see myself in Montana or Alaska photographing Grizzly bears with their cubs or birds I have never seen before.  

In reality I spend a lot of time in our local park photographing our local geese over and over again. I really do love geese because they are incredible birds, they mate for life, they mourn each other and they are excellent parents.

Geese are big and slow birds and that makes them very vulnerable.  They are very slow to take off and can not really run like other birds can that is why aggression is their only defense.  Without aggression they may as well go extinct.  

Geese are very loyal and unlike the ducks are more intelligent, they will recognize you if you feed them often. 

The male geese will sacrifice themselves in order to protect their vulnerable females and babies.

I photographed Canada Geese and a Kholmogory Goose.

Generally, life is good!

Close Ups of Kholmogory Goose

As a kid I was scared of geese and thought that they are mean and can hurt you but later I learned that these birds are friendly. They even may bond with you and follow you around.

I met this goose in our local park. He walked toward me and stayed near for a while.

Generally, life is good!

A Goose with Fascinating History

 

A few days ago I met this interesting goose. Later trying to identify it I accidentally learned that the goose has a fascinating history. This particular breed was developed in 19th century in central Russia by crossing local geese with Chinese geese. 

We have the Kholmogory Geese at our local pond. They are domesticated birds.  I usually don't photograph domesticated birds but that day the goose was close and I couldn't miss an opportunity taking his portrait.  

Generally, life is good!