Haven't spotted a nest yet, but this pair is definitely looking like they're her to stay for a spell. Another, single goose is in another part of the pond, perhaps awaiting a mate. The loons are sitting on one egg. Be interested to see if they add another.
@karenann@bardejov
Karen and Bardejov,
Thanks for stopping in. It's always good to hear from you. b. It's hard to tell male from female; almost impossible if just looking at one and not able to observe behavior. The male is typically the larger of the pair, by about 10%. Female is more likely to be sitting on the nest while male is more agressive and territorial in guarding the female and her nest.
@grannysue@jasonfury@jenniferruge@lynnb@sabanford@tobi
Thanks for stopping by. Wish us well. Last year I found the two goose eggs floating in the pond and mom and dad gone. Hoping for better results this year. I plan periodic updates through 365.
Karen and Bardejov,
Thanks for stopping in. It's always good to hear from you. b. It's hard to tell male from female; almost impossible if just looking at one and not able to observe behavior. The male is typically the larger of the pair, by about 10%. Female is more likely to be sitting on the nest while male is more agressive and territorial in guarding the female and her nest.
Thanks for stopping by. Wish us well. Last year I found the two goose eggs floating in the pond and mom and dad gone. Hoping for better results this year. I plan periodic updates through 365.