spring
Mar 1, 2021 08:57:10 #
dbed
Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI
spring is coming just watched thousands of geese headed north too lazy to take pictures
Mar 1, 2021 09:03:55 #
dbed wrote:
spring is coming just watched thousands of geese headed north too lazy to take pictures
Don't worry they probably got one of you.
That is a good sign unless they make a u turn.
Mar 1, 2021 11:18:12 #
They are not known for their brains...
Neither are the Robins as they always show up way too early!
Have to watch for the “Ribeyes in the Sky” (Sandhill Cranes). They ought to be showing up soon, too.
Neither are the Robins as they always show up way too early!
Have to watch for the “Ribeyes in the Sky” (Sandhill Cranes). They ought to be showing up soon, too.
Mar 1, 2021 11:32:22 #
OJdidit wrote:
They are not known for their brains...
Neither are the Robins as they always show up way too early!
Have to watch for the “Ribeyes in the Sky” (Sandhill Cranes). They ought to be showing up soon, too.
Neither are the Robins as they always show up way too early!
Have to watch for the “Ribeyes in the Sky” (Sandhill Cranes). They ought to be showing up soon, too.
I saw some flying south about a week ago geese anyway a small v.
Mar 1, 2021 11:58:12 #
Mar 1, 2021 13:06:00 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Locals flying in circles.
No V they just don't get it.
No V they just don't get it.
When they migrate, they fly in a straight line for about a mile, then coast in a circle which is about a 1/4 mile in diameter as the lead birds change position and rest. They then proceed on the same path as before and repeat the same process. They fly at such high altitude it has to be exhausting, but they get there...eventually. You can hear the faint squawking, then see the reflection of the Sun on their wings. Fascinating behavior. I hear they are pretty tasty, too!
Mar 1, 2021 13:28:01 #
OJdidit wrote:
When they migrate, they fly in a straight line for about a mile, then coast in a circle which is about a 1/4 mile in diameter as the lead birds change position and rest. They then proceed on the same path as before and repeat the same process. They fly at such high altitude it has to be exhausting, but they get there...eventually. You can hear the faint squawking, then see the reflection of the Sun on their wings. Fascinating behavior. I hear they are pretty tasty, too!
Sorry Oz, I was going on about cranes. Local geese must think the migratory birds are fools. But, as long as there is food and water available to them...why leave?
A pair of them is pretty! Perhaps 2 pair...200 pair...notsomuch. They crap everywhere and can get mean.
My 1st Wife and I built a house at the edge of a field and one Spring day while I was cleaning the garage, the boys (4 and 6) started dragging a couple goose decoys outside saying they were going to call some geese. I showed them how to use a call and wished them well. About 10 minutes go by and I heard the youngest make some calls and sure enough, he gets an answer...from about 500 of them dropping out of the sky from about 10 flocks in a similar landing pattern. I raced around the house as the boys huddled below our swing set/fort. They were laughing and I ran around chasing off the geese as soon as the first one hit the ground. The noise was deafening. I quickly put those decoys away. We still laugh about that one!
Mar 1, 2021 13:48:40 #
OJdidit wrote:
Sorry Oz, I was going on about cranes. Local gees... (show quote)
Kids pick things up quicker than most adults.
Would have made a good video.
Mar 1, 2021 14:29:53 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Kids pick things up quicker than most adults.
Would have made a good video.
Would have made a good video.
No kidding. Unprepared as usual...
Mar 1, 2021 14:34:54 #
OJdidit wrote:
No kidding. Unprepared as usual...
Challenge them to do it again.
Mar 1, 2021 15:31:48 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Challenge them to do it again.
There you go. Unfortunately, would not be much of a challenge for them as I have an apartment complex with reflecting ponds within a half mile of me and we are on the flight path to a farmers field about the same distance away. As soon as the ice melts those geese will be thick around here. I really hate the goose grease on the lawn and they would drive the dog nuts. I think I will have to pass on the challenge, thanks.
Mar 1, 2021 15:45:47 #
OJdidit wrote:
There you go. Unfortunately, would not be much of a challenge for them as I have an apartment complex with reflecting ponds within a half mile of me and we are on the flight path to a farmers field about the same distance away. As soon as the ice melts those geese will be thick around here. I really hate the goose grease on the lawn and they would drive the dog nuts. I think I will have to pass on the challenge, thanks.
I understand.
Mar 2, 2021 07:15:34 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
dbed wrote:
spring is coming just watched thousands of geese headed north too lazy to take pictures
Yesterday morning I heard the robins singing their spring song. Today it’s 19* and the wind is howling.
Spring, gee, doesn’t feel like it today !!
Mar 2, 2021 08:21:02 #
dbed wrote:
spring is coming just watched thousands of geese headed north too lazy to take pictures
Just another goose story without pictures. 😂
Mar 2, 2021 13:28:55 #
agatemaggot
Loc: iowa
Also, migrating Buzzards return on March 15 usually ! Keep an eye out and see if they are on time this year !
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