Well, I had a new “bird” at my feeders. I stayed indoors as I didn’t want to shoo them away. I noticed the male watched as his sweetheart ate her fill. He steadily turned his head like radar protecting her. We can learn from birds. Heads are small so their brain must be too. It doesn’t take high intelligence to love. It’s how much is in the heart. I think she was enjoying the white clover.
Geese are monogamous and typically mate for life, forming strong, year-round bonds that last for their 10–25 year lifespan. Pairs usually form at 2–3 years old. They work together to raise young and then remain faithful until death, spending their lives together, flying south and home again. When a goose looses their mate, they grieve. The widowed bird hangs its head, losses the desire to eat and shows signs of apathy and confusion. Sometimes they find a new partner. Amazing to me!
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I'm scared of geese, having been chased by them before. You've made me like them and respect them more. How do they recognize their mate? They all look so similar!
You’d have to watch a while to see the two’s. I only have two so it was easy. They rest here before flying on. Sometimes staying a couple of weeks. I think the same two return, but really don’t know. They usually stay out in the pasture. This is the first time they have visited my back yarn. They fly to Galla Lake part of the day. Betty
Yes and family bonds are strong as they both car for their chicks, usually the one year old chicks stay with the group too to protect the little chicks:)
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