Gooses

There are two geese at Strawberry Hill--a pair--male and female.  I've heard stories that if another goose were to come to the pond, they would get chased out immediately.

However, there are now four geese in the pond.  Granted, the two new geese keep a good distance from the usual pair, always on the shore at the furthest distance possible.  They arrived this morning or sometime late last night.

I kept hearing these weird calls coming from across the street while I was working in the office and each time, I hurried out the door to see what was going on.  Every time, nothing was going on.  I kept expecting to sneak up on them and see them tearing each other apart, but the mama stayed on her nest all day and papa swam back and forth in front of her, diligently keeping watch.

It was just a lot of noise.

I don't really expect the new pair to stay.  I felt for the old couple--I wanted to chase the new ones away and let them have their space, uninhibited, but who am I to interfere?  It's better that whatever nature intends to happen, happens.  Til then, I'll keep my eyes (and ears) open.

The new couple