Canadian Geese

It happened again today.

A flock of Canadian Geese were crossing the LFT as I approached. I've quacked at them mercilessly but most of them just ignore me.

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I know it's only a matter of time before one of them pulls a gun on me.

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Permalink Reply by David Barish on November 28, 2016 at 6:46am

While playing disc golf this weekend I looked up and saw a handful of squadrons hurrying in a southerly direction. I was hit by the memory of the Gary Larson cartoon with people who had targets on their heads and fortunately was hit by nothing other than the memory. Carefully, I looked up to take in the majesty of this flock. That evening I watched Sully and had different thoughts about these flocks even while remembering that they have been in the skies much longer than we have. Both interludes made me pause and reflect on the beauty and the danger of natural things. Putting them together I realized the @#*$ had hit the fan.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on November 28, 2016 at 10:16am

See Ya ! - The End ! . . .

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 28, 2016 at 5:32pm

Well, I guess it was inevitable:

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 28, 2016 at 5:41pm

I guess this is like the avian equivalent of Godwin's law. Once the reference is made, the discussion is closed to further discourse, and the person who invoked the law automatically loses the debate.

Curses, foiled again, Red Baron!

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on December 8, 2016 at 7:29am

Now we are being exposed to sandhill cranes. Saw 'em, heard 'em, loud and beautiful!

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161208/lincoln-park/sandhill-cran...

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 8, 2016 at 8:10am

A friend in southern Wisconsin says she's seen thousands leaving again today, so there should be a lot more passing through the area.

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Permalink Reply by mike w. on December 8, 2016 at 9:18am

Sandhill Cranes, along the Fox river, near Rawson Bridge.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on March 1, 2017 at 6:53pm

http://naturecanada.ca/what-we-do/bird-conservation/climate-change-...

http://birding.aba.org/mobiledigest/IL

They're back! Canada Geese sighted, flocks now flying north. Global climate change Winter is ending.

Canada geese and other migratory birds are returning earlier with our warmer than usual Global climate changed Winters.

The article (link above) explains, " climate change affects birds in different ways. It can alter distribution, abundance, behavior, even genetic composition. It can also affect the timing of events like migration or breeding."

The conclusions of this article states, "climate change is now affecting bird species behavior, ranges and population dynamics. Some bird species are already experiencing negative impacts. In the future, climate change will put large numbers of birds at risk of extinction.

So, as we'd all like to believe that all things normal and good will return, with our current environment, there no longer is that guarantee. At least we could all hope. Isn't that right . . .?

Keep an eye peeled when you're riding the LFT.