Easter goose on nest, noon and later, from different perspectives

[elleng]

later:

[Donkees]

1. ''Geese choose their nesting site''

I read that these Geese prefer flat sites without any barriers more than 4 inches high. At one time your nest had a circle of branches piled up high around the edge, and those branches have since disappeared. That's what makes it a perfect Goose nest now. I think this is the third year now for the Geese on this nest, if she is already sitting on eggs.

Geese like open, flat spaces where they can see predators coming from far away, so flat rooftops or large raised patios look like great nesting spots to Canada geese. If the nest is less than 2 storeys above ground, and there are no barriers more than 4 inches high to prevent the baby geese from leaving, it’s probably a normal situation.

If you want to prevent geese from nesting on the rooftop, think about making changes next year to discourage them from nesting again...

https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/conflicts-with-wildlife/common-canada-goose-problems/geese-nesting-on-a-balcony-or-rooftop/

[elleng]

2. Thanks, Donkees, and DARN, 3 years?

Gonna copy and post ospreys from 'memories.'

HERE! from '21 and '22







@ sunrise!

[Donkees]

3. I'm pretty sure 2021 was the last year Osprey nested on that roof ...

[elleng]

5. Got '22 too!!!

Weather determines looks of nest, and big branches apparent.

More recent userpation by geese has changed things 'dramatically.',

[Donkees]

7. Correct :) I just searched the back pages of this group for photos,and added your Osplets to this thread too

[Donkees]

4. Your Osplets

https://www.democraticunderground.com/12085002

[elleng]

6. Oh GOODNESS!!!

[Donkees]

8. Looks like there were 3 Osplets?

[elleng]

9. YES, one year there were triplets!

and the wonder of watching adults feed and care for all three!!!

(My neighbors/landlord have triplet kids/humans, all out of college and out in the world now, so they're particularly aware and sensitive to those issues. VERY sad no ospreys here now.)

[Donkees]

10. All the Osplets are imprinted on your location, and any Osprey flying near your home is sure to be family.

You still have that secondary nest in the broken-branch tree, and can still hope, even though you feel broken-hearted.

[elleng]

11. Yes and I check the broken branch tree when I pass by;

it's above the PEONIES, which are peaking out! Gonna rain next few days, and clouding up now, so we'll see.

[Donkees]

12. Wanted to remind you to bookmark your photo-threads that are on page 30 of this group ...

if you haven't, because they'll be disappearing into the archives very soon. Then you can just easily copy and paste your favorite photos again.

[elleng]

13. thx!

[elleng]

14. Spent a lot of time doing so, and

also found goslings with parents on my lawn/yard.

Nature does it's changing thing, and keeps us on our toes!

[Donkees]

15. I saw those too, I like the photo that shows flowers blooming on the nest :)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/12084738

[elleng]

16. YES, always nice to see their garden growing!

Not much happening now, I think (except a goose or 2.)

[Elysium]

17. Those nestlings are adorable!