Continuing the archive: slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.
№ 36 Geese are omnivorous animals, meaning they eat both plants and animals. In the wild, they typically feed on a variety of items including aquatic plants, grains, insects, amphibians, small reptiles...
Geese are often seen eating grass and other plant material, but did you know they also like celery? Celery is a healthy vegetable that is high in nutrients. It is high in vitamins, minerals, fiber,...
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№ 34 Canada geese are a migratory species. This means they typically spend each year's spring and summer months in the northern parts of the United States and Canada. In the winter, many flocks of Canada...
Why geese hiss at you, what the V-formation actually does, and how to read a Canada goose's body language. A field naturalist's notes on what's really going on with the most misunderstood bird in the park.
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№ 32 As winter draws near, many animals begin to prepare for the long cold months ahead. For geese, this means finding a mate. Goose breeding season typically extends from mid-winter to early spring....
A small-flock keeper's guide to goose housing - what geese actually need, the dimensions that work, the materials that don't rot, and the predator-proofing that matters most.
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№ 30 The exact number of geese in the world is unknown. But the current estimates on goose population worldwide are between 39.0 and 39.2 million wild geese in the northern hemisphere alone. These birds...
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of goose calls is their loud honking sound. But did you know that there are different types of calls depending on the situation? To name a few, there...
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№ 28 Swans are often regarded as symbols of love and devotion. Many people believe that monogamous species could pass away from a broken heart if their mate dies. But can these birds actually die from a...
Swans are often seen as symbols of grace and beauty, but can these beautiful birds kill you? The short answer is no. But swan attacks could lead to accidental deaths. Although swans are not typically...
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№ 26 A gill, made up of thin membranes filled with capillaries, is an organ in aquatic animals that helps them absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide into the environment. This organ allows marine...
Have you ever heard the iconic story about swans singing their swan song when they die? It's often referred to as a beautiful, melodic farewell to the world – but do swans actually sing a song as...
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