Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sunday

 

Hi Y’all,

It’s Sunday, so I’m hoping the Humans will do something special and include me. 

My Human was so happy to see this pair of Canadian visitors on the lawn.  They passed through the last couple of years.  Some geese have distinctive markings and are easily recognized.  This one is banded. It’s also wearing a neck collar.  I’m always sorry to see the collar because when they arrive in cold climates a problem with icing of the collars has been reported.  Icing causes death.

These beautiful birds mate for life.  Another interesting fact is that the female is the larger bird. 

Okay now! Let’s get playin’!     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8 comments:

  1. D.K. WallMarch 13, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    WE are pretty sure it is a law that dogs are included in Sunday activities. Just saying.

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  2. SageMarch 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Sunday = Funday, so PLAY BALL!! That's my thoughts on the subject anyhow.....

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  3. Just Jess for nowMarch 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Did you also know that Canadian Geese can break a human's arm with just one wing? Powerful birds.
    I thought that you had some of my relatives on your front lawn when you said you had Canadian visitors, but I am definitely not part goose. :)
    Happy Sunday

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  4. rottroverMarch 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Hawk! Hope you had a fun Sunday!! We did :-)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great photos...so interesting that they mate for life. I bet Hawk was excited to have such beautiful visitors!

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  6. Beyond the Dog DishMarch 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    So a little part of my world came to visit you huh!! I had not heard about the bands icing. Very uncomfortable I would think :(

    Sundays are FAMILY day - pets included!

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  7. chandraMarch 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Wow, cool facts about Canadian geese! It sounds like it's a good thing that weren't interested in your tennis ball barbell because they probably could've strong-armed you for it.

    Hope you had a fun Sunday!
    -Chandra

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  8. Yoda_the_DogMarch 14, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    We have the geese that look just like them but never go anywhere anymore. They poop as much as a small dog - just sayin' ...

    The neighborhood does a lot to keep them from having babies but we kind of like the cute little goslings and watching the families grow up so we don't report their nests. What's a little more poop between friends?

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