Snow Geese at the Lagoons!

Snow Geese prefer to nest in the Arctic Tundra. Outside of the breeding season, they can be seen in various habitats, including coastal marshes, ponds, and agricultural fields. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater environments. We found a group of 3 at the Brights Grove Lagoons.

https://wildexplained.com/animal-encyclopedia/the-snow-goose-a-guide-to-identification-and-migration/

When some of the Canada Geese took to the air, so did the Snow Geese. I don't often get to see Snow Geese in flight, nor hear their call, so was pleased to have had both experiences! They completed a circle in the air, then returned to the water.

We estimated there were 750 Canada Geese in the water. Mixed in were various duck species including 5 Northern Shovelers, 5 Gadwall, 35 Black Ducks, 5 Gadwall and 150 Mallards.

Some of the 31 Cackling Geese that we could see in flight. It was interesting to hear them calling as the sound is noticeably different from Canada Geese.

A few of the 24 Bufflehead found.

Song Sparrow along the Howard Watson Trail.

Fuzzy Raccoon sleeping in a tree cavity.

A species of Goldenrod still blooming in a sheltered area!

Fluffy seeds of the native Virgin's Bower.