Look around today and you wouldn't know that the Canada Goose was once an uncommon bird. In particular, the subspecies known as the giant Canada Goose was considered extinct until a very few populations were discovered in the early 1960's. Over-hunting and destruction of wetlands had driven them to the brink of extinction. Improved game management practices and
extensive re-introduction programs were begun to stabilize the subspecies and today it is doing fine. Originally a North American bird, the Canada Goose has also been transplanted successfully to Britain and Scandinavia.
On Ship Creek today they were getting a little sun and a little food. They did tend to get the gulls and magpies a little stirred up, but after a bit they gave up. With it being a beautiful sunny day and the temperature getting around
45°, the snow was melting fast and making instant ponds. It was just too pretty not take a few shots, with a camera of course.
Look around today and you wouldn't know that the Canada Goose was once an uncommon bird. In particular, the subspecies known as the giant Canada Goose was considered extinct until a very few populations were discovered in the early 1960's. Over-hunting and destruction of wetlands had driven them to the brink of extinction. Improved game management practices and 
extensive re-introduction programs were begun to stabilize the subspecies and today it is doing fine. Originally a North American bird, the Canada Goose has also been transplanted successfully to Britain and Scandinavia.
On Ship Creek today they were getting a little sun and a little food. They did tend to get the gulls and magpies a little stirred up, but after a bit they gave up. With it being a beautiful sunny day and the temperature getting around 
45°, the snow was melting fast and making instant ponds. It was just too pretty not take a few shots, with a camera of course.
Comments
Trixie - Yeah Baby!
Meggie - Dunno what happened. I only delete spam post. They are heavily populated in some places in the lower 48 for sure. They were here about 10 years back, but they are sort of under control now.