Our Neighborhood Wildlife

Canadian Geese

Every year Canada Geese show up to nest in our neighborhood pond areas.  We usually have somewhere around 6-8 broods.  I counted about 20 chicks yesterday from 6 broods.

Image is from 2024

Lifespan of Canadian goose is 10-24 years (in the wild)

Males are 7.1-14 lbs females are 5.5-12 lbs

Wingspan 4.2- 6.1 ft

Clutch size 2-9

Canada geese tend to nest in the same area every year.  As do the offspring.

Geese typically mate for life.

image from 2024 goslings

2024 Goose Mom or Dad with the goslings out in the rain.

Greater Yellowlegs

taken 4/24/25

Not common in the neighborhood is the yellowlegs shorebird.  I happened to spot this guy this week and watched him for a while

Measurements:

Length 11.4-13.o in

Weight 4.5-7.7 oz

Wingspan 23.6 in

Somewhere between a robin and a crow

The species eats primarily aquatic invertebrates, but will take items as large as small frogs and fish if they can catch them. Prey is captured in shallow water by swift stabs at the surface. (Cornell Labs-All About Birds)