Field notes from the water’s edge.

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Why Do Swans Swim in Circles?

Watching mute swans swimming and floating in the local park can be a peaceful and serene experience. The grace and beauty of the feathers of these waterfowl as they glide through the water can be...

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All About the Giant Canada Goose

There's a good chance you've seen a giant Canada Goose flying around, waddling on the ground, or swimming in the water. These birds are pretty common in North America, but there's more to them than...

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Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)

The Egyptian goose, or Alopochen aegyptiaca, is a member of the Anatidae family, including ducks and swans. Native to areas located in the Nile Valley and regions to the south of the Sahara Desert,...

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Ross’s Goose (Anser Rossii)

Ross's goose is the smallest of the white geese that breed in North America. It is a pure white goose with black wingtips and a short neck. It shares many characteristics with the snow geese,...

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Do Geese Eat Snakes? Yes, Smaller Ones

Geese are fascinating animals. They are known for their impressive flying abilities and loud honking, but do you know what they eat? Believe it or not, geese will eat snakes! We investigate other...

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Geese in Pennsylvania (8 Species + ID Chart)

When most people think of geese, they probably picture the large flocks that migrate through Pennsylvania during the fall and winter. But there are several different species of geese that can be...

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Geese in Colorado (6 Species + Guide)

Welcome to the captivating world of geese in Colorado! With its diverse landscapes and abundant wetlands, Colorado serves as a haven for various species of geese. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to...

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Do Geese Lay Eggs in Water? Where Geese Nest

Geese live near bodies of water such as ponds and lakes. So it is understandable that many people wonder if they lay eggs in the water. Geese do not lay their eggs in water. They will build a nest on...

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Do Geese Lay Eggs Every Day?

Geese usually lay an egg every one or two days until they have a clutch size of around 2-10 eggs. They lay their eggs just after their breeding season. Once all of the eggs have been laid, females...

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Do Geese Abandon Their Eggs? What Nesting Geese Do

Mother geese are very protective of their eggs and it is rare for them to abandon them. In fact, most of the time mother geese will sit on their eggs until they hatch. If the mother goose does leave...

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Do Geese Have Ears? How Geese Hear

The answer is yes. Geese do have ears! Even though they lack external appendages, they can still hear because they have ears. Hearing is the second most important sense next to sight for waterfowl...

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How Do Geese Decide Who Leads?

Geese flying in formation during their annual migration is often used as leadership lessons in many leadership seminars, and rightfully so. As humans, we can definitely learn many leadership...