We took a little drive to Bemidji Lake, which is a fairly wide spot in the Mississippi River, and happened upon a family of Canadian Geese going about their daily lives.
Mama leads her goslings along the shore to teach them the basics of hunting for food and such. As you can see, it can lead to sibling rivalry, but she ignores it.
When it’s time to come ashore, the tall gander offers protection for the little ones. He doesn’t seem to mind the seagull here, but mama looks like she’s about to headbutt him.
All tuckered out from their seafaring adventure, the goslings get ready for an afternoon nap in the security of their loving parents.
Mama treats them with fairy tales and nursery rhymes as they drift off in slumber. After all, she is Mother Goose.
–Photos by me
michaeljordahl 
Let me not get ahead of myself here: other than the usual interests mentioned in your short bio–i observe that you have an affinity for birds and other animals as well. There’s a naturalist in you. Sunsets, verses, birds are our common interests it seems.
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Yes, I’ve grown to love the diversity they offer;it’s mind-boggling! I’ve always been into nature, but when I moved to a farming region on the Canadian border, I was struck by the abundance and diversity of them. Thanks.
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I enjoyed your story, especially the ending. 😁 They are wonderful to watch.
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Thank you, Michele! The goslings are so fuzzy, they always look blurry.
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My treat! I have been enjoying watching goslings in the Pac. NW. 😊
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My husband and I own property in your area that we’ve never seen, so I really appreciate your photos and poems!
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Yea, we’re on the south side of Lake of the Woods, where several different ecosystems overlap; great for birds and deer!
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