While the dogs are away
The geese will play
In the waters of
Belmont Harbor’s Dog Beach
(image copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Geese
Take a gander…
Mates for life; a pair of Canadian Geese. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Shaking it’s tail feathers while hunting for a meal. It’s all in a day’s work. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Canadian Geese live in communal groups, migrate in groups, and depend upon community. These Canadians summer in North America; they are prolific immigrants to the Chicago area. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Confusion in a name…
Blindly foraging for food through dense Duckweed. This pair were also in the Rookery area of Flamingo Gardens; they are Domestic Swan Geese (Anser cygnoides). Confusion in a name?! They have the body of geese yet I suppose they could like Swan-ish? Maybe. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Blindly foraging for food through the dense Duckweed. Domestic Swan Goose originated in East Asia. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Fair guess that this is a Goose feather. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Partner Goose takes a breath from fishing. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Pair of Domestic Swan Geese in the Rookery’s thick Duckweed. I am unsure if perhaps the whiteish one is a hybrid. See this link for more information: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_goose#Description . Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Ornamental use of immigrants…
These unique Egyptian Geese (Alpochen aegyptiaca) birds were considered sacred by Eyptians. Americans imported them as decor for Golf Courses. Were our own wildlife too ugly or boring? Some have now vacated the golf courses for the wild.
This family was at the animal rescue facilities of Flamingo Gardens in Davie Florida. They are in the Rookery section which is open so they could wander if wanted. Many of their birds are not able to be released because of injury or “imprinting” (taming by people), so would not survive in the wild. Any animal that does recover is released as soon as it’s health returns.
I never tire of seeing new miracles of God’s designs. So amazing.
Egyptian Goose checking out the Rookery. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Mom and Dad introducing the babies to the Rookery environment. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The previous post showed the Egyptian Geese babies in the water and Duckweed. Shortly afterwards Mom (or Dad) joined them. First they had time to explore without parental accompanying them. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Mom (or Dad?!) and baby. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Lastly, the entire family enjoys an outing. So did we! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
When the dogs bark…
Leisurely stroll along Lake Michigan. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Calm before arrival of outsiders. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
View of Navy Pier and Downtown Chicago from Belmont Harbor in Lincoln Park. Believe it or not the weather was cloudy with NO rain or snow! Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
Avoiding confrontation with arriving dogs during their afternoon outing with their master. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
All is well. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Grooming pains…
Flexibility needed! copyright 2015 Pamela Breitberg
Canadian Goose grooming feathers. copyright 2015 Pamela Breitberg