Some people love them and some people hate them, but there is no question that the arrival of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) signals the transition to a new season.
Yes, they are loud and often obnoxious. Yes, they are numerous and sometimes crowd out other species. Yes, their droppings are nasty and slippery. Despite all of that, I enjoy watching and photographing Canada Geese in the air and on the water.
There were only a dozen or so geese at my local marsh this past weekend, but I am well aware of the fact that this is only an advance party for the hundreds of geese that will move through this area, with some of them choosing to remain here for extended periods of time. From the perspective of my blog, this is the first posting of the season dedicated to Canada Geese, but certainly not the last.
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Mike Powell 
I like ’em.
I like them too, particularly since we don’t see them in Australia!. Can relate to your comments about the positives and negatives of these birds. That’s the beauty and curse of migratory species, isn’t it. I recently wrote a post about Sulphur Crested Cockatoos – it polarised opinions! Chris
Here Goosey Goosey Goosey…and all of your poop. 🙂
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