Mother Goose Waits...

William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation.

​Matthew 23:37 ...how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chicks under her wings...

Canada Goose portrait on blurred camoflauged looking green background. Branta canadensis, hen waterfowl bird. This individual arrived on a Walton County Georgia pond to nest and lay eggs in January 2018 and remained through spring. Audubon states Canada Geese may mate for life. Male defends territory with displays, including lowering head almost to ground with bill slightly raised and open, hissing; also pumps head up and down while standing. Nest site chosen by female is usually on slightly elevated dry ground near water, with good visibility. Typically hunted game bird in the United States. Photographed Monroe, GA March 2018.

Monday, 1:30 PM - the mother Canada Goose on our pond diligently stands guard and awaits the hatching of her clutch of eggs. 

Walton County, Georgia
​Cloudy and windy, High near 50°; 20% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 7:49 PM
​Day length: 12 hours, 20 minutes
Moon: waxing gibbous, 70% illumination

Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, hen waterfowl bird. This individual arrived on a Walton County Georgia pond to nest and lay eggs in January 2018 and remained through spring. Audubon states Canada Geese may mate for life. Male defends territory with displays, including lowering head almost to ground with bill slightly raised and open, hissing; also pumps head up and down while standing. Nest site chosen by female is usually on slightly elevated dry ground near water, with good visibility. Typically hunted game bird in the United States. Photographed Monroe, GA March 2018.

Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, hen waterfowl bird. This individual arrived on a Walton County Georgia pond to nest and lay eggs in January 2018 and remained through spring. Audubon states Canada Geese may mate for life. Male defends territory with displays, including lowering head almost to ground with bill slightly raised and open, hissing; also pumps head up and down while standing. Nest site chosen by female is usually on slightly elevated dry ground near water, with good visibility. Typically hunted game bird in the United States. Photographed Monroe, GA March 2018.

Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, hen waterfowl bird. This individual arrived on a Walton County Georgia pond to nest and lay eggs in January 2018 and remained through spring. Audubon states Canada Geese may mate for life. Male defends territory with displays, including lowering head almost to ground with bill slightly raised and open, hissing; also pumps head up and down while standing. Nest site chosen by female is usually on slightly elevated dry ground near water, with good visibility. Typically hunted game bird in the United States. Photographed Monroe, GA March 2018.