Chaffins Millpond, Holden, Massachusetts
“Class Photos”
Tag: Canada Geese
Millpond Ducks
Something Told The Wild Geese
Something Told the Wild Geese by Rachel Field Something told the wild geese It was time to go. Though the fields lay golden Something whispered,—‘Snow.’ Leaves were green and stirring, Berries, luster-glossed, But beneath warm feathers Something cautioned,—‘Frost.’ All the sagging orchards Steamed with amber spice, But each wild breast stiffened At remembered ice. Something told the wild geese It was time to fly,— Summer sun was on their wings, Winter in their cry.
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Family Outing
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Feathers and Shells
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Peaceful Geese
Canada Geese quietly explore the Wildlife Pond at Wachusett Meadow.
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Pond Party
Canada Geese goslings explore both open water and pond edge environments under the watchful eyes of their parents.
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Stopping at the Lodge
Canada Geese are often seen near beaver lodges in the early Spring. The activity of the beavers leads to earlier thawing of the ice, providing the geese with a welcome habitat and food resources. This is an example of a symbiotic relationship in nature.
-Wachusett Meadow Audubon, Princeton, MA
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A Gaggle of Goslings
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Step and Stretch
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Springtime Pond and Meadow
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Nike: Winged Victory
Recently I was thrilled to witness a Canada Goose displaying its wings in a gorgeous and dramatic fashion. It reminded me of Nike, the goddess of Victory, the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal). She was most often portrayed with wings and was known as a divine charioteer who flew over the battlefield bestowing laurels upon the victors. She was one of the most frequently portrayed symbols on Greek coins.
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Walking on Thin Ice
The adaptable Canada Geese are back on the pond, and don’t seem to mind that it is still partly frozen. After a bit of slip-sliding away on the ice, what could be better than a quick “polar dip”?
