Canada Geese Pairing UP

Canada Goose displaying it’s alert, wary of danger body language - Photo by Larry Halverson

The Canada geese have started  “pairing up” for nesting. And the Columbia Valley is sounding quite musical with lots of  “honk-a-lonk” filling the air. If you listen closely you can distinguish between the male’s lower “honk” and the female’s higher “hink’.

Canada Goose Display

Canada geese near the Athalmer bridge. Photo by Larry Halverson

It is a good time of year to spend an evening along the Columbia River.  As there is lots of Canada Goose activity.

The goose in this video clip was defending its mate. Using the head forward display - the goose extends its neck, holds the head low and points it towards the opponent often while honking. If the threat doesn’t move the goose then flies towards the intruder to chase it off.