An Unlikely Family

Every day when coming to work, or leaving to go home I always slow down or pull over to check in on the newest members of the family. Our facility uses a retention pond to collect rainwater and we have deliberately begun to plant native plants to Ohio around the perimeter. It's surprising that before any of our efforts have really taken root, we already host about a dozen Canadian Geese, two species of ducks, and a variety to mosquito eating, dive bombing birds! Early this spring a mating pair of Canadian Geese gave birth to 4 little goslings. They started as 4 little puffs of yellow and are now displaying that characteristic Canadian Goose color. When the weather is sour, the mother covers them with her wings and her mate is always nearby. Interestingly, about 3 weeks ago this white goose decided to adopt the whole family as his own. After some early feathery fights, this unlikely family is now inseparable.