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[LannyC]

As a species, Canada Geese are migratory, but when humans feed them in the fall, they tend to stay where they can get free meals with no work. Then, because in this species migration is not instinctive but must be learned from parents, the skill is lost in one generation, and all the offspring are doomed to freeloading. The result is beautiful wild birds becoming unwanted pests, overpopulating suburban catchment ponds and spoiling lawns with their droppings. All because some folks can't accept that wild critters are not pets.

Dealing with them is difficult, because legally they are still protected by international treaty despite no longer being migratory, or even truly wild. And, of course, some folks will object to any means of control at all. These birds could be feeding the hungry. Instead, they are killed by turtles and dogs, and hit by cars as they waddle around residential neighborhoods. Sad.

milliHelen: amount of beauty required to launch one ship.

 

[J. A.]

Because it sounds like you might like to know:

Chicken is the classic domestic fowl. Used alone it almost always means the adult of the species, both on and off the table.

Chick, on the other hand, can refer the the babies of most avian species, most notably the chicken. However, there are a lot of special names for specific species: goslings, ducklings, cygnet, etc.

In general, you can say chick and be understood. While not always technically correct for a species, as long as the species is already identified you will be understood. And isn't that the most important part of language?

That's here in the U.S., of course. Other English speaking countries might vary in their usage.

Here is an interesting article on the subject of baby bird names and terms.

Names of Baby Birds - What Are Baby Birds Called?

Of course I like to know!
That's a very interesting site!

 

[J. A.]

I put the smile at the end hoping you knew it was tongues in cheek - but I love the dialogue that ensued! Sorry JA if you took me too seriously. Squib

No need to worry. I was happy that someone told me the right expression.

 

[scifan57]

Here's this morning's sunrise photo, taken from the back door at work. The lines in the picture are reflections in the window, of the lights in the building.

 

[Richard Brown]

Here's this morning's sunrise photo, taken from the back door at work. The lines in the picture are reflections in the window, of the lights in the building.

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Glad you said that. Otherwise the OB would swear the alien fleet is boldly going where no man has gone before!

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[J. A.]

Continuing geese pictures...









Greylag geese with goslings

 

[scifan57]

Continuing geese pictures...

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Greylag geese with goslings

Nice photos. Is this a nesting site next to a lake or river?

 

[J. A.]

Nice photos. Is this a nesting site next to a lake or river?

It's a pasture that belongs to the natural zone. Lake Neusiedl is about 5 km away. (Normally, not this year)

 

[J. A.]

More birds









The heron was patiently waiting for me to take a picture.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Because it sounds like you might like to know:

Chicken is the classic domestic fowl. Used alone it almost always means the adult of the species, both on and off the table.

Chick, on the other hand, can refer the the babies of most avian species, most notably the chicken. However, there are a lot of special names for specific species: goslings, ducklings, cygnet, etc.

In general, you can say chick and be understood. While not always technically correct for a species, as long as the species is already identified you will be understood. And isn't that the most important part of language?


That's here in the U.S., of course. Other English speaking countries might vary in their usage.

Here is an interesting article on the subject of baby bird names and terms.

Names of Baby Birds - What Are Baby Birds Called?

Oh, for god's sake, who cares? We want recipes, man. Good ones. Something crunchy and not too spicy like me granny once made. Chick, duck, foul, bird, parrot, turkey, pidgins . . . it's all good. But nothing imported because they have worms.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Continuing geese pictures...



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Greylag geese with goslings

Yummmy.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Yes, most of them fly south for the winter, but a few stubborn ones stick around.

The only ones that stay are those that carry weapons. The TSA has jurisdiction, you know?

 

[squib]

When a male bird can't stand it anymore! Priceless shot! One in a million!!! A photographer will die of old age waiting to get another shot like this one. Keep Laughing. Best medicine for the heart and the mind

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Hey guys, I got a trifecta! Photo, laugh and quote!!!!! WOOHOO

 

[J. A.]

When a male bird can't stand it anymore! Priceless shot! One in a million!!! A photographer will die of old age waiting to get another shot like this one. Keep Laughing. Best medicine for the heart and the mind

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Hey guys, I got a trifecta! Photo, laugh and quote!!!!! WOOHOO

That 's indeed a perfect picture!

 

[squib]

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Trying again. Yup! This is it. Amazing Art from Paper!