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Donkees

(32,437 posts)
3. As I mentioned, it looked like a gosling under her wing yesterday. They might have fledged.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 10:50 AM
Apr 2024

elleng

(136,780 posts)
4. Mebbe; just went out and got THIS, huge egg! Guess i'll drive out, and see if anyones walking around.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 11:04 AM
Apr 2024

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
5. The egg most likely isn't fertilized. It might have been her first ...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 11:09 AM
Apr 2024

She started sitting on the nest around March 23, so it's time enough.

elleng

(136,780 posts)
6. JUST looked @ pics again, and saw the yellow;
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 12:16 PM
Apr 2024

too pre-occupied yesterday to spend time 'just' watching.

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
8. She probably has them hidden in a shady area for now, it's so hot and was even hotter on a metal roof ...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 01:35 PM
Apr 2024

I'm sure you'll see them in your gardens soon.

elleng

(136,780 posts)
9. SURE hope so; just returned, looked around and saw nothing, both on my way out and return.
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 03:18 PM
Apr 2024

They'd have to jump off the roof and into the creek.

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
10. It's not a very high jump, and they might be sheltering under the walkway...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 03:39 PM
Apr 2024

I remember you posted the boat-house photo in another group

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
12. Residue might be a mix of pollens, tree blossoms, molting fluff from all the waterfowl ...
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 04:52 PM
Apr 2024

If you see 'Papa Goose' around, his family should be near-by

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