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Goose with, not in, a band…

by on Feb.25, 2010, under Images, Real Estate

I have geese on my lake almost all the time. I like them. They are loyal to their spouse, mate for life, and take extraordinary care of their goslings.

A week or so ago I noticed one goose had a band on his (or her) leg.

Banded Goose

I grabbed my camera and took about 10 photos until I could enlarge and see all the numbers on the band. Off to the internet and sure enough, the USGS has a web site for tracking!

In a matter of days I was able to find that this particular goose was born June 8, 2006, London Ontario – no surprise – Canada, and it is a SHE! How cool! The USGS – United States Geological Service, even sent me a Certificate of Appreciation for reporting the band – and the goose.

Always something of interest going on in the country…even on a cold, snowy day…

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