Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.
№ 37 Though you may have seen wild geese and ducks acting erratically, it's doubtful that they suffer from rabies. Rabies is a disease that can only be transferred from mammals to other mammals, including...
Waterfowl live all over the world and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. One of the largest concentrations of waterfowl especially geese is in North America , where they are an...
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№ 35 Geese love bananas! These nutritious fruits are packed with magnesium, fiber, potassium, and various Vitamin B-complexes, all of which are great for these birds. Additionally, bananas have soft flesh...
Hawks are a type of bird of prey, and they are known for their powerful talons and sharp vision. While hawks are capable of flying and soaring through the air with ease, many people wonder if these...
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№ 33 Hawks are normally shy around humans, but they will attack and eat small dogs and cats if they are hungry enough. This is most likely to happen if the hawk is a mother with chicks to feed, but even...
Hawks are known for their good eyesight and excellent depth perception that allows them to can spot movement from far away. Red-tailed hawks, in particular, have binocular vision, meaning they can...
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№ 31 Ducks and geese are often seen waddling around parks, ponds, and other public spaces, begging for food from passersby. While it may be tempting to feed these friendly birds a piece of bread, it is...
Hawks are predators that typically attack chickens during the day, whereas owls attack them at night. Hawks are generally capable of killing, picking up, and carrying off an adult chicken. The size...
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№ 29 Geese are generally calm and non-aggressive. But they can become aggressive when defending their territory. When a goose feels threatened, it may lash out with its beak or wings. While geese rarely...
There's something special about watching geese fly overhead. Their pattern in the sky always seems so precise and orderly, as if they're following a specific plan. It's no wonder that these waterfowl...
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№ 27 Geese are common sights on lakes, ponds, and golf courses in Mississippi. American Geese can be beautiful creatures, but they can also be quite dangerous. In this guide, we will provide some fun...
In this guide, we will provide a comprehensive guide to American geese in Georgia from identification to behavior. So whether you are a resident of Georgia or just visiting, read on for some...
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