Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton

[Elaine L]

No, the camera is not available now, Bcbird.  The Journal either took it down because of the violence of the attacks (especially with little kids watching), or else the Cam crashed because there are so many people viewing it right now. 

[bcbird]

A few minutes ago, the cam froze and after i refreshed, it said it was not available.  Is anyone still seeing the cam?

[allikat]

Looks like Mom came back and settled on the eggs and re-adjusted them, fluffed up some down feathers and then I saw the intruder come in and start plucking away at the back of her neck.  

Poor thing....I hope nothing happened to the male.  Two is much better against one unless there is a pair wanting this site, then both are fighting for it and each other.

[Elaine L]

I can't watch anymore.  The attacker came back, and started ripping the feathers off her neck and back.  This is one mean goose.  The eggs are alone, again.  I don't think mom can take much more of this.

[Elaine L]

Mom just came back to the eggs - the only reason I think it is mom is because I think I recognize her rear end, of all things.  She is glaring off and on at some goose in the distance.  She was off the eggs so long, that I don't know if they are still viable.  If they are anything like falcon eggs, it might have been too long.  If dad would come and sit beside her, like he did last week, then we would feel reasonably comfortable that everything is back in order and settled, but not seeing him is worrisome; we don't know if he was injured in defending her, or if he is off having a bite to eat with the boys.  I surely would like to think that everything has now been settled here, but without an area view, there is no way to know.

[Saoirse]

If it still does not work for you, it might be because there are so many people on this site right now; this is the Journal's most popular web site.

That definitely makes sense. I'll keep trying but will look forward to hearing some good news from you, too.

[msdolittle]

And ... the male is back too.  both were in the picture at the same time.

no sooner did i say that .. go back to the web cam and no one is there ...oh well

[msdolittle]

Someone is back on the nest.  I'm guessing mom, because there is a bald patch on her back.  Probably where the intruder plucked her?

[bcbird]

Eggs are still uncovered.  This isn't looking too good, is it.

[Elaine L]

Saoirse,  Try going to the web site for the Edmonton Journal, and then follow the links from there to the Goose Cam; apparently this has worked for others who were also having trouble seeing the cam.  If it still does not work for you, it might be because there are so many people on this site right now; this is the Journal's most popular web site.

[allikat]

You're welcome Saoirse!
Sometimes I have to refresh the page. 
Right now, the eggs remain uncovered. 
I missed the latest attack.....let's hope that the male & female are okay and defending their nest from a viewpoint we can't see.

[Elaine L]

Now, the eggs are alone, and have been that way for the last 15 minutes - no sign of mom or dad.  If dad wasn't fighting off the intruder, I have to wonder what happened to him - it is not like a father goose to leave his mate fight off an intruder by herself; his whole job is to protect her.  I don't know how much more drama can happen here - it is hard to say if this is coming to an end or is just the beginning. 

I hope the little kids who watch this web site didn't see any of these attacks - it would be traumatic for them; I know how it was for me when I was a kid - it took me years to get over the death of Old Yeller.

[Saoirse]

I haven't had any luck getting this cam (using the link at the beginning of the thread) -- is there a different address? Thanks, Elaine L, posting such regular updates on the drama.

[Elaine L]

Mother Goose again just attacked, but she refused to yield the nest.  The intruder always bites her on the back of her neck - I guess this could eventually be deadly.  The mom is having a harder time keeping her head up after these attacks, and no sign of dad.

[bcbird]

Calm now.
Mama tucked asleep, feathers ruffling in the breeze.