Saturday, December 28, 2024
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—Photo by DON BARTLING
With mother goose in the lead and father guarding the rear the parents take their 18 goslings for an organized swim.

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Did you realize that geese don't divorce?
September 22, 2016 1 a.m.

Did you realize that geese don't divorce?

When I visit the Kootenai National Wildlife, Smith Creek/Boundary Creek Refuge or walk along the Kootenai River I am aware of the presence of Canada geese. Even if you don’t see them right away you know they are in the area by their continuous honking. This past spring, I saw the spring hatching of the young goslings and watched them grow with their families throughout the summer.