Weatherwise, Spring is late this year with temperatures around the freezing mark, but otherwise it is already here for the birds, ducks, and geese. Spring is breeding season for them, and nature can’t wait. Today, I saw what is likely a courtship ritual between two Canada Geese at the refuge. It went on for about three minutes before the pair swam off together into the sunrise.
Male Canada Goose swimming toward the female, making lots of noise and waves.
Courtship between two Canada Geese.
Courtship between two Canada Geese.
Courtship between two Canada Geese.
Courtship between two Canada Geese. She finally said “Yes!” Â
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Terrific shots! I love seeing that outstretched neck, and the open beak, tongue and all!
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Thank you, Lynn. Glad you like these photos.
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Oh,did she?How nice!A most romantic love story with a happy end!Stunned by your beautiful photos,you have amazingly showcased all the phases of the Canada Geese couple 🙂
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They went off together, so she must have acquiesced. Thank you Doda!
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That’s what I thought 🙂
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I loved this series of images! I’ve been watching the waterfowl my last few times out, and they don’t seem to be serious yet here.
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Thank you Jerry! Maybe it happened while you were not looking, and things kind of sorted out behind your back …
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Awwwww signs of spring and spring babies! I love Canada Geese! Have a super day friend! Hugz Lisa
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Thank you Lisa!
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May they be very happy together!
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They mate for life, so they should be happy together from here on. Thanks Dries!
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Oh thank heavens, she said ‘yes!’ Poor guy. 😉
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Indeed. Looks like he was groveling the whole time… 🙂
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Great capture
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Thank you Kelly!
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Well, it don’t look like the prettiest thing I’ve seen …… But if it gets the job done! Oh wait, in my younger days … I may have not looked much better at courtship …….. LOL.
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Very witty comment, John. By the way, ditto here!
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By the way I didn’t say, but that’s great Behavior photographing!
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