I don't know why I worry about Clyde

 For weeks now, Clyde has been courting 

a young Wild Canadian Goose.

He is even teaching her how to pull extra delicious morsels 

from the bank of the pond

You know that Canadian Geese mate for life. 

Clyde has never been concerned about that. 

Clyde (white goose) has plenty to choose from.

Did he pick the same goose which he courted last year?

Last year he pretended that the goslings were his. 

Maybe this coming Spring he doesn't have to pretend

The entire flock flew away in the Fall and left Clyde behind because he can not fly. 

She came back early, by herself. They are now inseparable 

Maybe this year is the year.

Have a great week dear Friends

Gina

The ongoing saga

It's official ... Clyde is not the Father

But you can't convince Clyde, our white Emden domestic goose.

He has raised and protected them from the day they were born.

The little ones thought he was their Father.

Not one of the almost grown goslings is white

The wild Canadian Geese will soon fly away

 and Clyde will be all alone again. 

OR POSSIBLY his new girlfriend will stay with him.

That would make everyone happy. 

Three's company

 

You remember Clyde ?

He's the one who lost his mate Lola recently. 

He was very sad and kept calling for her.  

I finally found a company who would send an Emden gosling.  

In the meantime Clyde began acting very strange.

Clyde is in full mating mode (red eyes) and is courting a Canadian Goose.

Two days ago, five little goslings dropped from the embankment and into the pond.

Clyde immediately took over. 

Clyde insists that he is the Father. 

Now the real Father has appeared.

 All parents watch over the little goslings.  

Will one of the goslings be all white?  

According to an article written in 1914, such a thing has happened.  

In the meantime my Auriculas are beginning to bloom.  

I have waited 2 years. 

Geraniums are ready to go outside. 

Spring has really come. 

Take care dear friends, 

Gina