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Title: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton
Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2009, 12:52: I know this is not quite as exciting as falcon or panda cams, but it is still nice to watch. The local newspaper, The Edmonton Journal, has set up a camera on a Canada Goose nest with eggs, west of Edmonton. I find that all birds are fascinating to watch, and the Canada Goose is no exception. In case any of our forum fans are interested, here is the link:

Edmonton Journal - Canada Goose Webcam (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Webcam+Canada+goose+nest+near+Edmonton/1504245/story.html)

From the Peregrine Chick - edited for space not content
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on April 23, 2009, 13:47: We have SO many 'Kings of Turd' here by the lake, but honestly , other than ducks, they do have the CUTEST little ones. all gangly necks, beaks, and feet. You will enjoy watching them. ( and this is safest way to watch, you'd never get this close to mom or dad normally.. vicious, hissing,honking, spitting monsters.. lol..
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2009, 13:52: Where is dad? In the associated article on the website they don't mention him, but I find it hard to believe that he would take off and leave her on her own, without at least some protective support. Also, does anyone know if the male goose spends any time incubating?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on April 23, 2009, 14:24: Well i hope this helps.. i'm no expert, but have grown up around these feathered monsters.. so here goes.

The mom does most of the incubating, with dad not far off defending the nest ( rather aggressively too).. chasing anything and everything that moves.( HISS SPIT STRIKE) ( funny... FROM A DISTANCE)
During incubation they lose their flight feathers, so they cannot fly during this time ( just waddle).
The eggs hatch in just under a month.
They don't have a lot of tolerance for other adult birds, but i've seen them combine families of waddlers and fluffies for HUGE groups of wee ones waddling along behind a few adults.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2009, 14:36: Loriann, thanks for the information.

I have seen Canada Geese in action, defending their mates or their young or their particular piece of land, and it strikes me that they act pretty tough for birds that are so vulnerable to attack.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on April 23, 2009, 15:01: You'd never know they were vulnerable.. they will come at you with wings spread, head snaked down , hissing and spitting and honking.. and those suckers have NO fear.. Lol.. they'll nip at you, the dog, any other birds or anything that moves. I saw a big miserable old male chase a squirrell that had the audacity to bop too close to the kids.. and they are fast too..

anyone who's ever tried to 'picnic' along the lake will attest to their speed.. they'll whip a french fry right off the table before you have a chance to argue with them over ownership.. and they have TEETH ( well not really.. just sharp serated beaks..) and they pinch HARD..

we love them anyway.. poopy King of Turd.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2009, 15:23: By vulnerable, I mean that around our neighborhood I have seen kids throw rocks at them, and have seen the danger they are in when mom, dad and the kids are crossing the street in front of traffic, and how the parents lost their eggs when the water level rose in an artificial pond that developers put in when they destroy wetlands.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: allikat on April 23, 2009, 19:39: I love our Canadian Geese...I am very proud to admit that I can honk like them and have honked at them to talk to them. I cry when they come home and cry when they leave. They are wonderful!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: carly on April 23, 2009, 20:04: Thanks for the link Eli. Here near High Park there are alot of Canada Geese and they like to hang out on the lawns near the subway. When I come home with any kind of bags, they will come over and try to grab my bags..lol! I think because there are some elderly people that go down and feed them and they are always carrying bags with the food in them so now the geese think we all have food for them ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: allikat on April 23, 2009, 20:49: Cute story Carly!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: moka on April 24, 2009, 16:44: Just a word of caution. Please tell everyone you know NOT TO FEED BREAD to the geese.

The bread is lacking what they need for a proper nutrition and they can develop «angel feathers». This means they can't fly till the feathers grow in correctly.

I tell this to people down by the little lake in Southdale. They want to be helpful but this is not the right diet for them.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on April 24, 2009, 18:30: It's actually illegal to feed any waterfowl here in Toronto. Not only is it bad for the birds diet, ( too many carbs lol) it encourages them to congregate on the beaches and waterfront areas, and this would means a whole lot of POOP.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on April 24, 2009, 18:33: The pitbull of birds,
is the king of all turds.
use the lake as their 'loo,
for their copious poo.
in water, grass and sand,
all over the land
for down by the lake
a big stink they do make
offensive to nose,
and especially toes
when in some you slide
and go for a poo ride
for our proud Canada Goose
has bowels so loose
and now they use dogs
to move these air hogs
but with a hiss and a spit
they continue to s it
all thru our parks,
quite oblivious to barks
they waddle and walk
and talk their goose talk
for all the birds know,
they run the show
so ends my poem of 'scat'
and hope you enjoyed that

( resurrected from the "Poetry and Prose" thread in the Peregrine room and most appropriate for this thread. lol)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: bev. on April 24, 2009, 21:51: Two years ago I helped the female and her young ones cross a road here in St. Albert. the road is right by the Sturgeon river.
Well, I was driving by the police station and I saw the female in the air flapping her wings(quite low)

Now this is a 4 lane road(2 lanes in each direction)
When I looked there were about a dozen young ones crossing the road and they could not get up on the curb to go onto the grass and down to the river. :o :o The mom was frantic. So she would fly back the other direction and the young ones would follow.

So I stopped my car and started to scoot the little ones to the curb and mom flew to the other side and was taking taking them down the bank . A few I had to help over the curb.
Another lady saw what I was doing and stopped and held her hands out to the traffic, to slow the cars down.

Of course a few people swore at me and I never saw the middle finger so much ;D ;D
I really did not think about the traffic. I could only see the poor things and the frantic female.

I later phoned my husband at the police station and told him that if they had any calls about the crazy lady that stopped traffic, it was me.
He is used to me by now. ;D ;D

I sure felt good though.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: bcbird on April 24, 2009, 22:10: Way to go, Bev. Another good deed!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: bev. on April 25, 2009, 11:41: I do not know about a good deed. Icould have been the one flattened ;D ;D but I sure felt good when they were all across and where they should be.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: allikat on May 20, 2009, 12:07: Just wanted to let ya'll know that some of the eggs have hatched, and they are absolutely cute.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on May 20, 2009, 12:10: wonderful news for mother goose.. there was some concern about how long it was taking and whether the eggs were still viable or not.. the goslings will be gone from the nest almost right away, so look fast !
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Elaine L on May 20, 2009, 12:13: You are right about fast, Loriann. One minute I was looking and they all were there by mom, and the next minute I looked they were gone! I suspect that they are under mom, for now, but they sure can move.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on May 20, 2009, 12:17: As soon as she is certain the ones that are going to hatch have hatched she'll move them out of the nest as fast as she can and head for water , and she won't come back to the nest.. so the whole family will be gone soon. :)

She has them tucked up under her right now.. so cute !.. I'm glad they did hatch.. its been cold there and there were some concerns that the eggs had not survived..
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: bcbird on May 22, 2009, 22:01: The webcam now shows a video of this nest, including the trip Loriann predicted.
Love the shot of Mom and Dad strolling down the country lane with the little ones!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Pam on May 22, 2009, 22:07: Wow, it is amazing how fast they hatched and then happily marched off to their new lives! I was watching the cam on & off, and missed this by about 15 minutes!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: bcbird on May 22, 2009, 22:13: Amazing to see those chicks dodging and darting as they followed parents on land, to become serene little paddlers the instant they hit the water!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: allikat on May 22, 2009, 22:37: I love our Canadian Geese!
Okay...I have to admit something, I can honk like a goose. ::)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Pchemist on May 23, 2009, 00:08: that's okay, allikat. I can cluck like a chicken - really well. and what I want to understand is this - why do I even know that??? ::)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Moonstar on May 23, 2009, 08:53: People do like to feed birds, ducks and geese. I know for birds you put bird seed in feeders but for ducks and geese what would the recommended food be for the people that insist on feeding them?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: sheltiegirl on May 23, 2009, 09:38: Here in Ontario, at the Jack Miner sanctuary where geese congregate on their migrations and also injured birds are kept in an enclosure where they interact with the public, they use corn and I think the grain is barley Some local farmers leave some corn rows in their fields so the geese sometimes feed there as well. The public are not allowed near the migrating flocks only the volunteers from the centre feed those but the ones in the enclosure will eat right out of your hands if you are brave enough. We go there every few years, used to be for the kids but we go there now and then to watch the great flocks take off for the south. You can't always guarantee you will see a departure but when you do it is quite breathtaking .
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: Loriann on May 23, 2009, 12:05: As i stated once before earlier in this thread here its illegal to feed water fowl and you can be fined for doing it in any of the waterfront parks or walkways.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2009)
Post by: msdolittle on May 23, 2009, 12:35: Quote from: Moonstar on May 23, 2009, 08:53
People do like to feed birds, ducks and geese. I know for birds you put bird seed in feeders but for ducks and geese what would the recommended food be for the people that insist on feeding them?

at the forks, they sell little parcels of what looks like ground corn for people to feel the ducks and geese
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 15, 2010, 14:07: The Edmonton Journal's Canada goose cam is up and running again this year. Here is the link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Journal+Goosecam/2906181/story.html (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Journal+Goosecam/2906181/story.html)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 15, 2010, 21:07: Thanks for this link, Elaine! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Linder on April 18, 2010, 18:10: Just visited this site and was lucky to see the goose stand up and move/turn 6 eggs around. It was interesting to watch as it laid back down over the eggs and pulled straw and feathers around itself to protect the eggs. Will check into this site again. Curious to know though, how long does it take for these eggs to hatch?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on April 20, 2010, 12:37: I have been watching this site also and have had the good luck of her being off the nest for a length of time. I counted 8 eggs but the nest appears to have a bit of depth so perhaps the count is higher ??? We'll see eventually. Have no idea how long before the eggs hatch. You often see goslings around long weekend in May here in Wpg. ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2010, 23:24: Wow! I will have to keep watching to see if I can observe the eggs. Have only seen her incubating, to date.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 21, 2010, 13:10: Do keep an eye on this and other waterfowl webcams you may come across, when the chicks hatch, they don't hang around the nest very long, Mom tends to start moving fairly quickly with the kids in tow ...
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Loriann on April 21, 2010, 13:12: http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,771.msg15253.html#msg15253

for a review of this nest from last year and a video of mom and the kids waddling away from the nest..... and yes they go fast.. once they've all hatched.. they pop out and off they go to the water.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 21, 2010, 19:51: Watched the video of the nest from last year. Very sweet! :) Up they got and away they waddled! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on April 21, 2010, 20:25: I watched Ms. Goose off an on throughout the day .. .even read her Tweets. She has 7 eggs this year (5 in 2009) and as some nice still shots on her Twitter account.

I saw her get up and shift around a couple of - she's quite lovely.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: sami on April 21, 2010, 23:08: Obviously goslings get their feet under them faster than the peregrine chicks do.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2010, 14:50: Finally got to see Mama and Papa Goose trade places at school this morning, which means we actually got to see the eggs! Very exciting for the Kinderchicklets! ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on April 22, 2010, 17:56: The parents did a shift change about 5:30pm (Wpg time). Parent #1 was on eggs and Parent #2 arrived with lots to say. P1 chattered a bit then left. P2 wasn't done talking and left honking very loudly. Much conversation off camera then silence. The eggs were left untended for about 10 minutes. Parent returned and is going through quite the process to settle in and get comfy.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2010, 18:22: Got to see Mama and Papa Goose laying down together, side by side, with eggs tucked under one of them. Looked very peaceful. :D Can't really tell which is mom and which is dad. :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2010, 11:26: Those geese arer a riot. Mom (or dad) just came back in camera range and stomped all over the one on the nest, who had to dodge the feet and the rear-end in the face. Anyway, the stomper then spent some time looking very suspiciously at the camera - I think they are on to us!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 23, 2010, 14:06: Quote from: Elaine L on April 23, 2010, 11:26
I think they are on to us!
LOL, Elaine! You may be right! ;) The Kinderchicklets took turns watching them nearly all morning today! Gearing up for "falcon watch"! ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on April 23, 2010, 15:48: Appears to be 8 eggs! The nest is uncovered right now. The nest is actually quite deep. There are times that it shows only seven. Who knew! :o
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 25, 2010, 20:31: She appears to be such a great mama, making sure that all of her eggs are tucked in! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 25, 2010, 21:57: I love watching this cam!!!
One of my favorite videos, as of today, is last year's video of Mama leaving the nest with her little ones, and the two proud parents walking their family to the pond.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 26, 2010, 08:29: Quote from: Ellie on April 23, 2010, 15:48
Appears to be 8 eggs! The nest is uncovered right now. The nest is actually quite deep. There are times that it shows only seven. Who knew! :o

This morning, when Mama Goose was standing up, it looked as if there were 9 eggs! :o Maybe? :-\ Those egg shells sure must be strong. She was standing right on top of them and walking on them! :o
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 11:44: Well, apparently there has been lots of drama here - unfortunately. From what I understand, mama goose was attacked by another goose, and dad was not there to protect her; she left the eggs, the attacker hung around, mom came back and chased the attacker away, covered her eggs, but not for long as the attacker came back, then dad chased him off; meanwhile, the eggs have been uncovered more than usual.

Apparently, due to a lack of water again this year (fewer sloughs, wetlands), many geese are attacking other geese because they want their sites. I don't know if this is true, but it sounds plausible.

At present, mom (the real mom) is back on the nest, her headfeathers somewhat in disarray, but she is resting, and we all presume that dad is nearby, keeping a more vigilant watch to prevent further attacks by the intruder.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 11:49: Let's all hope for a positive outcome.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 11:54: Oh, no! Mom just got chased off the nest again by another goose! I presume it was the same intruder as last time. But where is dad with all this? And now the two of them are back, and either the intruder or mom is getting bitten in the back of the neck. Good grief, what a mess this all is!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 11:57: Just saw another attack.....didn't last long as I'm sure Mama and Papa went after the intruder. They both came back to the nest. This is going to be very stressful for this pair....hope they can manage and stand guard. Good luck!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 11:57: And to make things worse, all geese look the same. So now we don't know if this mom, dad, or the intruder back on the nest.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 26, 2010, 11:59: off the nest again ...
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 12:01: This is going to be tough on some to watch.....it is nature at it's worst. But, we have to respect it.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 26, 2010, 12:03: for sure .... it's not always good. interesting none the less
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Saoirse on April 26, 2010, 12:06: I agree, Allikat -- it's nature. And, after all, the peregrines we love to watch are raptors, surviving by hunting and killing other birds. I remember the first time I saw a meal arrive on the web cam -- arghhhh!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 12:14: Not sure who's back at the nest.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 12:21: The battle continues out of range. A goose came back, laid on the eggs, then was chased off by another goose, who then stayed on the eggs for only a minute and then went off to attack. It is impossible for us to know who is the real mother, and who is not, so all we can do is hope for the best for the real mom and dad. All the geese look really frazzled at this point - they must be exhausted.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 12:58: Calm now.
Mama tucked asleep, feathers ruffling in the breeze.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 14:02: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Saoirse on April 26, 2010, 14:23: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 14:31: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 14:38: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 14:38: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 14:51: Eggs are still uncovered. This isn't looking too good, is it.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 26, 2010, 14:59: 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?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 26, 2010, 15:00: 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
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Saoirse on April 26, 2010, 15:03: Quote from: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 14:38
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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 15:11: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 15:15: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 15:20: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 15:25: A few minutes ago, the cam froze and after i refreshed, it said it was not available. Is anyone still seeing the cam?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 15:31: 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.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 15:33: Now the comments on that cam site describe a frozen or no image.
Maybe the situation became very disturbing and the broadcasters shut down the cam?
The image that froze was one of Mama longed necked, head low and (no sound to confirm) apparently hissing.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 15:36: Pic is back up!
Is this the same bird on the nest?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 15:42: The way to tell if it is mom or not is to check and see if the feathers are gone on the bottom of her neck and par of her back. Oh, she just lifted her head, and it is mom.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 15:45: I can see that now too, thanks, Elaine.
She still looks very much on guard.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 26, 2010, 15:46: the male is around .... i did mention about an hour ago that both were in the picture. He looked fine ...
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: carly on April 26, 2010, 16:17: Wow..I was reading this from work but couldn't access the cam. It sounds like it got quite intense, so glad the parents are okay :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 17:27: All seems to be calm now and has been for awhile. Mama is resting.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 26, 2010, 21:10: Oh my goodness! Sounds like lots of drama for Mama Goose today! :o When I last checked early this morning, all was well. I know that it is all part of nature and life but I have to admit that I'm so glad the 'chicklets didn't see the attacks! :o Mama seems to be resting at the moment.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 26, 2010, 23:43: Last post on the cam site was of Dad beside Mom on the nest.
Reassurring that the male appears to be still around
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 27, 2010, 09:53: From what I read this morning, there was another attack on Mom. She had to call for help.
Let's hope these two can take care of this intruder.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 27, 2010, 10:02: Yes, apparently another attack by the intruder. It just never gives up! I had no idea there was so much violence and drama in a goose's life; and I do mean violence - everything is quiet and serene, and all of a sudden an attack, the violence just so unexpected. And it just seems to continue. Father Goose has his hands (so to speak) full!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: msdolittle on April 27, 2010, 10:02: mom was attacked again .... intruder scared her off, but then the male chased the intruder off. He stood over the eggs for a bit. mom had come back and when the male moved away .. she got back on the eggs. She sure is taking a whooping.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on April 27, 2010, 16:46: Poor Mama Goose! Her poor bald neck. They just put up a FAQ that says the intruder is a male who has a nest in the are a & they suspect he's getting territorial. (I say he's being a bully!) They are expecting the babies to hatch as early as May 2.

Hope all goes well for the Goose family.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 27, 2010, 16:54: She is a very brave goose, too. She didn't try to defend herself at all against this feather-pulling gander, and tried so hard to stay on her eggs to protect them. Finally she was forced to leave her eggs, then dad showed up with all barrels blazing and got a handle on the situation. Since then, things have quieted down, and mom has managed to get some sleep. But she hardly has any feathers to cover her back and neck, where the intruder ripped out her feathers, so covering her head while sleeping is not easy. I surely hope that everything works out for her and her family now.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 27, 2010, 20:45: Haven't been able to check this webcam all day. Mother Goose sure has had a rough time of it, protecting her eggs! Poor thing! :( Good to hear that Father Goose is around to help her! :) I had no idea there could be so much violence in the Goose population either, Elaine. Sure do hope she can "hang in there"! :P She seems to be resting now, but always with one eye open.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: moka on April 28, 2010, 08:48: I've seen at least two different attacks on this poor bird. Last evening, the intruder managed to chase her off her eggs for a few minutes. She was very shaken when she came back. She slowly gathered the eggs around her body, shaking her head strangely every few minutes.

Where is her mate and why isn't he protecting her during these attacks???

Nature is sometimes very hard to watch. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 09:46: The Kinderchicklets have been watching Mama Goose this morning at school. So far, everything looks peaceful in the nest. :D Let's hope it stays that way! She left the nest for a few minutes and we only counted 7 eggs. Sure do hope the 8th egg is buried under feathers! :-\ At least, that's what I have told the 'chicklets!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: moka on April 28, 2010, 11:48: I saw her roost patch, clear as day. I would have wondered what the heck it was if Tracey hadn't explained it earlier this month. It must make for a chilly sit down on the regular soil. Brrrrrrr! :o
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: moka on April 28, 2010, 12:05: Ahhrgh, I meant to say brood patch. :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 12:06: Quote from: moka on April 28, 2010, 11:48
I saw her roost patch, clear as day...

We didn't see that here in the Kinderchicklets classroom, but it would have been interesting to see. Is that the same as what is called a "brood patch"? :-\

Also, at about 11:00 AM, a few of the 'chicklets became alarmed to see another Goose pecking at Mama Goose's neck so they called me over to the computer to take a look. Sure enough, it must have been the intruder that has been named "neck picker". :o It didn't last long, thank goodness and the 'chicklets decided that it must have been Pape Goose coming to wake Mother Goose up! ;) That's their story and they're sticking to it! :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 12:08: Quote from: moka on April 28, 2010, 12:05
Ahhrgh, I meant to say brood patch. :-[ :-[ :-[

Ah ha! You just answered my question, moka! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: moka on April 28, 2010, 13:15: Quote from: moka on April 28, 2010, 12:05
Ahhrgh, I meant to say brood patch. :-[ :-[ :-[

Quote from: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 12:08
Ah ha! You just answered my question, moka! :D

You're welcome, Kinderchick, as soon as I read that post, I realized I'd goofed.

She had her head down, her tail up and was pushing the eggs together when I saw it! Very strange, even when you know what it is.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 28, 2010, 15:28: Poor Mother Goose is just soaked! I am sure that it does not help to have bald spots on her neck and back, either, from the disgruntled attack gander. From what I have seen, she has not left the nest to go eat for hours, and I am sure she is getting very hungry.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 28, 2010, 18:22: Keep in mind that poor mother goose is a waterfowl species ... ;)

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/lifehistory
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 20:16: Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 28, 2010, 18:22
Keep in mind that poor mother goose is a waterfowl species ... ;) http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/lifehistory

Thanks for this link, TPC... A good read and good to remember! ;)
"Female selects nest site, builds nest, and incubates eggs. She may brood goslings in cold, wet, or windy weather and while they’re sleeping for first week after hatching."
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on April 28, 2010, 20:47: If Mom takes care of all of that surely that "husband" of hers could protect her a bit better than he has been doing! That is a nasty bare patch at the base of her neck. I wonder how long it will take for more feathers to grow in. ???
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 20:50: Quote from: Ellie on April 28, 2010, 20:47
If Mom takes care of all of that, surely that "husband" of hers could protect her a bit better than he has been doing!

Hear, hear, Ellie! ;)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 28, 2010, 20:54: Looks like the webcam is down right now. Maybe due to nasty weather? :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 28, 2010, 21:47: Just checked the cam. Mama is on the nest doing what she does best, protecting her eggs from the rain!

I just love Geese!!! Guess that means I'm a prairie girl! ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on April 28, 2010, 21:56: It is very possible to love geese when they obey the seasonable pull of migration and leave for awhile.
We here in southern BC have thriving masses (and messes) of them all year long.

That said, this particular cam's Mama is a wonder to observe.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 13:04: I am wondering what has happened to Mother Goose? ??? The Kinderchicklets watched her nearly all morning on one of the computers in their classroom. When they arrived at school, she appeared to be keeping them nice and warm and cozy, by laying on them. At around 9:00 am, she stood up and turned all of the eggs, then lay back down on them. At about 10:00 am, she stood up, worked very hard at covering them all up with hay, then left the nest and hasn't returned. :( About a half hour after she left, a crow came along and appeared to be pecking at the nest for a few minutes, then left. The eggs have not been covered for over 3 hours now. What is the weather like in Edmonton? Isn't that a very long time to leave them uncovered? :-\ The hatch date was set for this weekend. I wonder if she has abandoned her nest? :'(
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 30, 2010, 13:22: Kinderchick, I have been watching the nest all morning, too. It is true that Mama Goose has been gone for over three hours, but it is a nice day here in Edmonton, sunny and about 7 above, so I am thinking that Mom knows what she is doing, and is taking a much-needed break to relax, eat as much as possible, and have a nice swim. I saw the crow and a sparrow come by and investigate, but they looked pretty nervous about sticking around, so I think there are geese in the vicinity, and possibly Mom is one of them. I have not seen anything on the Goose website to indicate that this is unusual behavior for the geese, so I am thinking she will return shortly.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 13:26: Quote from: Elaine L on April 30, 2010, 13:22
...I have not seen anything on the Goose website to indicate that this is unusual behavior for the geese, so I am thinking she will return shortly.

Okay, thank you for your reassuring words, Elaine. :) That's kind of what I told the Kinderchicklets before they left for home at noon. But I was wondering if I was just trying to shelter them a bit from the reality of life and nature. :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 30, 2010, 13:34: Kinderchick: There is a comment board below the webcam window. Some of posted that they can hear a goose or geese nearby. Also, keep in mind that Mom has been incubasting, been pecked up and been pestured, so, she needs to get her strength up by feeding. Plus, we have to leave this up to the Geese as they know what they are doing.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on April 30, 2010, 13:55: I have been bewildered about the absense of Mother Goose also. Seems like the "neckpecker" hasn't been around lately. If the eggs aren't going to hatch I wouldn't have thought that "mama" would have bothered to cover them. Waiting game for sure for us. Nature is at work for sure. :(
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 13:58: Thanks for your reassuring words, as well, allikat. Yes, I have been reading the comment board below the webcam window and did not see any comments about posters hearing geese near by. Most of the posters seemed to be concerned about Mother Goose being gone for so long. But then, as Elaine said, the weather is Edmonton is sunny and warm today. And as you have said, I guess Mother Goose does know what she is doing... So, hopefully we'll have a few goslings by Sunday! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: dodobird on April 30, 2010, 14:07: Look - she's back!!!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 30, 2010, 14:11: Yes, good old Mama Goose is back! It is nice to see that all goes well here, considering the saddness and upheaval with our falcons in other areas of the world.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 14:12: Quote from: dodobird on April 30, 2010, 14:07
Look - she's back!!!

Woo Hoo!!! Yes, dodobird! She IS back! ;D Rolled her eggs, tucked them in and lay down on them! :-* I did, however, only count 7 eggs and apparently there were 8 a few days ago. One looked as if it had a pip and maybe even a little crack. We may have a hatch, before we know it! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: dodobird on April 30, 2010, 14:18: Wouldn't that be nice after all poor mother Goose has been through.
Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: moka on April 30, 2010, 19:11: She and her mate were moving the eggs around then they both took off.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 19:46: Nice to see Mother Goose back on her eggs, keeping them safe and sound! :-*
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on May 01, 2010, 15:17: This afternoon mama goose was picking up bits of feathers/fluff to stuff under (not sure of what the proper terms would be). The sun seems to be shining and I haven't noticed rain today.

There were some comments stating that only 6 eggs are seen - but I haven't caught her off the eggs . . and the comments about 6 eggs are all from anonymous sources.

Apparently the eggs are ready to hatch any day now.

Does anyone know why Mr. Goose didn't jump in and put that neck pecker in his place? I would have thought they'd have been more protective of their mate & nest. (but I clearly know nothing about the nesting habits of Geese)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 02, 2010, 19:42: Quote from: Jo on May 01, 2010, 15:17
There were some comments stating that only 6 eggs are seen - but I haven't caught her off the eggs . . and the comments about 6 eggs are all from anonymous sources.
Early last week, I did see 8 eggs and even thought I might have seen 9. But the last time I observed her up and turning her eggs, which was sometime yesterday, I did count 7 eggs. So I'm not really sure now, how many eggs she still has. :-\

Quote from: Jo on May 01, 2010, 15:17
Does anyone know why Mr. Goose didn't jump in and put that neck pecker in his place? I would have thought they'd have been more protective of their mate & nest. (but I clearly know nothing about the nesting habits of Geese)
And I have no idea why Papa Goose did not intervene when when "neck pecker" was around, although I haven't seen "neck pecker" around for a few days. Maybe his mate has eggs that have begun to hatch over in their nest? :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 04, 2010, 10:15: The Kinderchicklets and their teacher have been watching Mama Goose in Edmonton this morning. She seems to be buried under a whole lot of snow! :o We sure do hope that she is okay and that her eggs are okay too! :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 04, 2010, 10:32: The Edmonton Journal had an online chat with all the goose-watchers yesterday afternoon, and the wildlife expert on the chatline said that neckpecker had left the building. Apparently, he and his mate had chicks that hatched last week, so they are gone, but now there are other geese in the vicinity who are in the process of hatching their eggs, so there is still some territorial conflict, only so far not as bad as the neckpecker gander.

This morning the camera went down because of the weather here (lots of wet snow, wind, limited visibility, but it is not cold (temp. about 1 degree Celsius)), and Mom Goose was covered in it. So now we have to wait for the photographer, Bruce Edwards, to get the camera up and running again, which he says he will do, he hopes with as little inconvenience to Mom as possible. We will have to wait and see if the camera is working again later this morning. Meanwhile, I hope our Mother Goose is comfortable and is able to keep her eggs warm; at least with goose down, that should not be too difficult.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 04, 2010, 10:46: Goosecam is back up! Mom has likely gone off to get something to eat. I don't know how many eggs are left, but from what the online chatters say, there are only 6 left, as 2 broke over the course of the last few days. But looking at the nest now, and of course it is really hard to tell with all the snow, there only seems to be 4. I hope the remaining eggs, however many there are, are o.k.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on May 04, 2010, 11:39: Not sure, but I think I would prefer to be on eggs than trying to keep new chicks alive in this weather ..... here's our mom on her eggs still ... hang in there Mom ...

(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/124210751/original.jpg)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: carly on May 04, 2010, 11:48: Oh poor mom, hang in there girl! :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 04, 2010, 12:00: Yes, at about 10:30 AM Winnipeg time, we noticed that Mama Goose had left her eggs for about 20 mins. She's back on her eggs now. Sure do hope a few chicks will hatch, but not sure how long they can be left uncovered in the snow and still survive. :-\ If they were all frozen and none were viable, would Mother Goose know that and then abandon her nest? ??? Is she still incubating because she "knows" that there are some still alive? ??? Can she tell by the sound and the smell? ???
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 04, 2010, 12:39: Kinderchick, I checked your questions on the replay of the online chat, and although I did not see an answer to all your questions, the wildlife person did say that "the mother is usually able to tell if the goslings are alive within the shell. Once they reach a certain developmental stage the goslings will peep within the shell." She also said that the Mother knows instinctively how things are going with the eggs, and she also knows how long she can leave them uncovered.

The photographer, Bruce Edwards, pointed out that the gander is usually sitting near the goose, just off-camera, and that he is never far from her. So even though we wondered if he was off galavanting someplace while his mate was being attacked, Bruce Edwards says that that he keeps watch at all times, but we just can't see this. The gander's first instinct is to protect the eggs and the goose, no matter what, and he will lead predators away from the nest to pursue him.

They said that (similar to falcons), half of all geese either die in the shell or die in their first year.

This is all I was able to glean from the online chat. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 04, 2010, 13:02: Thanks Elaine. Yes, that is helpful. Hopefully a few will hatch. :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on May 04, 2010, 13:50: The eggs are probably okay for short periods of time, even in this weather - particularly since its snow, not rain. It takes a long time to freeze them. And if Mom had to get off, you know it wasn't a frivoulous choice, she had to get off. Better she stays alive than lose her and all her eggs/chicks.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on May 05, 2010, 17:50: I tuned in when Ms. Goose had left the nest and I counted 6 eggs. From the posts on the site it doesn't sound like neck pecker has returned. . . that must be a relief for Ms. Goose.

She posted a picture on Twitter from last year when they had snow: http://twitter.com/JournalGooseCam
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 06, 2010, 18:02: Mother Goose has been off her eggs for about 6 hours now. I think that she left around 12:00 noon, Winnipeg time. What is the weather like in Edmonton? ??? Is that a reasonable amount of time for her to leave, so close to hatching? :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 06, 2010, 21:13: There have been several posts on the site Kinderchick.....no one knows the answer except for Mama Goose.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 07, 2010, 10:13: Well, we still do not know where we are at with Mother Goose and her eggs. She has been more off the eggs, than on, over the last few days. The Edmonton Journal says that they don't know what is going on, either:

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This has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. We don't know what's going to happen, but we share your concern about whether the eggs are viable, given how long she has been leaving them uncovered. We're leaving the camera on for now, since she keeps coming back. Thank you for your kind words. Thanks too to those who have shared links to other birdcams.

Mom is on the eggs right now, and I am thinking that she knows best whether or not her eggs are going to hatch. And, of course, I hate to think that after all the drama on this site, and all the gander attacks she endured, that she would not have any chicks; but the main thing is that she survives to have chicks another day.

The temperature here today is 3 above at present.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on May 07, 2010, 15:56: I just checked in and she's on the eggs now.

They have a nice summary of the situation. Well - the situation isn't sounding that nice - but it was informative and well written (so that was the nice part).
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 07, 2010, 19:22: Yesterday, Mother Goose appeared to have left her nest for about 6-8 hours. I was almost certain she had abandoned her nest. :-\ But there she was, back "incubating", this morning. :) The Kinderchicklets and their teacher have watched her come and go quite a bit today. She rolled her eggs around several times today and this morning we had a very clear view of 7 eggs. Around 3:00 PM Winnipeg time, she got up, covered most of her eggs with straw, as if to "tuck them in", then off she went and hasn't been back since. Sure do wonder what she's up to. ::)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 10, 2010, 11:18: One of the chicks has hatched! But as if this site doesn't have enough drama, mom was just chased off the nest by another neck-pecker!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 10, 2010, 11:40: Yes! Very exciting news! ;D The Kinderchicklets were working away in their journals at school this morning while watching Mother Goose on the webcam. Suddenly, along came "big bully neck pecker" and chased her off her nest! :( But that is when we noticed that one of the goslings has hatched! ;D Needless to say, the 'chicklets momentarily abandoned their journals, with all of the excitement! ::) ;) ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 10, 2010, 11:41: I just saw the little yellow fluffy gosling! Very very sweet. I bet Dad will be on alert now more than before because of the new addition.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on May 10, 2010, 11:46: Absolutely amazing that Mother Goose has this gosling. Never did I figure any of them would hatch. Goes to show me who is the boss. Nature is wonderful and cruel at the same time. Mother Goose knew what she was doing! ;)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Jo on May 11, 2010, 12:59: Looks like Ms. Goose and her baby have left the nest.
One of the viewers posted clips of the baby on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/russosborne

On another Goose note - traffic on Kennaston was brought to a halt on Saturday afternoon as a family of geese strolled across the street.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 11, 2010, 14:04: Thanks for the link to the video of Mother Goose and her gosling leaving the nest, Jo. :D My Kinderchicklets missed it this morning, so I will be able to show them tomorrow morning. I wonder if that's it? Do you think that's the only egg that will hatch? I wonder if she will she be back? ???
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 11, 2010, 14:15: Kinderchick, from what I have read on the site, Mother Goose will not be back; only one gosling hatched, and the others will not. Apparently, once she goes to the water with her chicks (or in this case, chick), that is it. More would have hatched but for the snow and low temperatures here last week, and many geese here in Edmonton have had to abandon their nests and will not breed again this year. A goose nest in a pond near by home had to be abandoned because the water rose and destroyed the eggs. I hope next year will be a better year for our Canada geese.

It was a great experience again this year to see into the lives of Mother Goose, the gander, and her eggs. Who knew how much was going on in the lives of our geese?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Ellie on May 11, 2010, 14:27: Mother Goose was fortunate (in a way) to have at least had the one egg hatch. When I watched the mom and baby get ready to leave it seemed that she was in a quandry as to whether to stay or go. Sad in a way but a miracle that at least one survived. :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 11, 2010, 14:58: It is a miracle that one hatched after the constant nest/neck attacks from the other Gander, which of course left the eggs exposed too often for long periods at a time. However, one did hatch and that's better than none!

Kinderchick: Once a Mother Goose leaves the nest with her young, she does not return. The nest is to simply lay, incubate the eggs until they hatch, then it's off to find the nearest pond. ;D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 11, 2010, 20:17: Thanks for the update, everyone. The Kinderchicklets will be a wee bit sad to hear that Mother Goose has left. But at least I will be able to show them the video of her and her gosling leaving. :)

Quote from: Ellie on May 11, 2010, 14:27
...When I watched the mom and baby get ready to leave it seemed that she was in a quandry as to whether to stay or go...

And yes, Ellie, when I watched the video, I was thinking the same thing. She kept going around it circles, appearing to be looking at her eggs... Yes, as you all say, one egg hatch is nothing short of a miracle, given the weather conditions she had to endure, as well as the nest "intruder".
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on May 12, 2010, 10:06: Just watched the Edmonton Journal video of the goose saga, from beginning to end. It brought tears to my eyes. Those geese sure had a tough time of it this year.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 12, 2010, 13:43: The Kinderchicklets were somewhat sad to hear that they could no longer watch Mother Goose and that she and Father Goose had left with their one little gosling to find a pond. :( But I did show them the video of the highlights this morning and they were happy to see the gosling swimming along side it's mother and father. :) I have to admit, watching the video brought tears to my eyes too, Elaine, especially the part where Mother Goose remained on her nest in the heavy snow, trying to protect her eggs. What a great mom she is! :D
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 12, 2010, 20:11: I had tears as well!
I get happy tears when Geese come home and sad tears when they migrate north.
What can I say, I'm a sap.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: bcbird on May 12, 2010, 21:29: Loved the video.
I had not realized the nest was in a bale that seemed to be inside a structure?
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 13, 2010, 12:04: Quote from: bcbird on May 12, 2010, 21:29
Loved the video.
I had not realized the nest was in a bale that seemed to be inside a structure?
Yes! And I had no idea it was up sooooo high! I wonder how the gosling got down? :-\
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: jadoo on May 13, 2010, 13:18: Quote from: Kinderchick on May 13, 2010, 12:04
Quote from: bcbird on May 12, 2010, 21:29
Loved the video.
I had not realized the nest was in a bale that seemed to be inside a structure?
Yes! And I had no idea it was up sooooo high! I wonder how the gosling got down? :-\

...I think it's barnacle geese that have nests in cliffs, and the goslings just jump out at a couple of days old, plunging down the cliffs - you can probably find video of it somewhere...
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 13, 2010, 13:20: Wow! Very interesting! :)
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 10, 2011, 20:14: Does anyone know when the Edmonton Journal Canada Goose Webcam will be back up for the season? ??? Maybe you might know, Elaine? :-\ Last years Kinderchicklets really enjoyed watching Mother Goose & her eggs, even though only one gosling hatched.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2011)
Post by: birdcamfan on March 10, 2011, 21:00: Let's hope for better nesting weather this year. It was heart wrenching to see those eggs sitting out in the snow.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2011)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on March 22, 2011, 10:36: 2011 Edmonton Canada Goose Season

Starts Now

This note added as we have more than one year's worth of observations on this thread.
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on March 22, 2011, 10:58: I contacted the Edmonton Journal to find out about the Canada Goose cam, and all plans are a "go" for the arrival of the Canada Geese. Here is their reply:

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We do indeed plan to run the goosecam again this year. If all goes well, it will be better than ever, as we have a new camera that (we hope!) will show her at night as well as during the day. It all depends, of course, on whether the goose comes back. Last year, we started the goosecam around the middle of April, so that's the timing I would expect again this year. But Mother Nature and mother geese are unpredictable, so we'll just have to see.
Thanks for your interest, and we'll keep you posted!
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 22, 2011, 13:12: Thanks for this info, Elaine! :D I know that my 2010 Kinderchicklets really enjoyed this GooseCam last year so I have been looking forward to showing it to this year's Kinderchicklets. Sure do hope Mother Goose comes back soon! :)
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Post by: Elaine L on March 22, 2011, 15:56: Hi, Kinderchick,

I do hope our goose and the other geese are not scared off by all the aggression and hostility from last year; all those foot-stomping, testerone-filled, irate ganders were a sight to see. All that was too traumatic for me, but perhaps in the goose world, this is quite common. Come to think of it, I guess it is quite common in the human world as well.
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 22, 2011, 21:07: Quote from: Elaine L on March 22, 2011, 15:56
...I do hope our goose and the other geese are not scared off by all the aggression and hostility from last year; all those foot-stomping, testerone-filled, irate ganders were a sight to see...
Well, actually Elaine, I have to admit that some of the gander aggression was upsetting for my Kinderchicklets to see. When that did occur, I just changed the "channel", or webcam, so to speak, to Phoebe the Hummingbird or some other bird that wasn't attacking or being attacked! ::) :P And of course, the San Diego Zoo polar bears were usually well behaved, although not all of the time! ;) LOL.
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Post by: Elaine L on April 19, 2011, 10:02: The Edmonton Journal Goosecam is up and running, and Mother Goose is on the nest. The goose family can be watched at:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Watch+Journal+Goosecam+Live/4637330/story.html (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Watch+Journal+Goosecam+Live/4637330/story.html)

I have been told here at work that I am using up too much bandwidth, so I am severely restricted now for watching this cam, or any other, for that matter, so I will have to leave it to others to let me know what is going on (at least during the work day). What a drag.
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 19, 2011, 16:54: Thanks for this link, Elaine. So glad to see it's up and running and to read that Mother Goose is already sitting on eggs. :D I know that my Kinderchicklets will be thrilled. Too bad that you can't check on your favourite webcams, while at work anymore. :(
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 21, 2011, 19:57: The Kinderchicklets were looking at Mama Goose this morning. Same goose as last year has returned. It sounds as if she has laid 6 eggs, although we didn't actually see them. I also read that she has a name, which I wasn't aware of. Her name is "Patience". Great name, if you ask me! :) She sure demonstrated lots of patience last year, when that intruder kept attacking her at the nest site. >:(
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Post by: Elaine L on April 25, 2011, 22:06: Everything is going well with the goose couple. The camera angle has been widened, so now we can see the haystacks and part of the barn. Apparently Mother Goose does have 6 eggs, but they are very well covered when she is off the nest, so I have not seen them. The main thing here right now is that, after a bit of a dust-up with another couple last week, there is only one goose family now around this particular nest, so we will not have to deal with the neckpecking and stampeding male geese, as was the case last year. Of course, things can change very quickly in the bird world, as we have already seen in Minnesota/Elk River.
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 27, 2011, 21:31: Well, it seems as if you spoke too soon, Elaine. Apparently there was a fight at the nest yesterday. From the sounds of it, another female tried to take over the nest. And the gander just stood by and watched. ::) Things have settled down again, for now.
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Post by: Elaine L on May 10, 2011, 12:22: Things have been mostly uneventful here at the GooseCam, with Mother Goose spending alot of time on her eggs, and fortunately, not having to put up with the neighbors from heck this year. I hardly ever see the male, but I expect he is close by, it is just that his services in protecting her and the nest do not seem to be needed at present. I think the hatch date is supposed to be sometime within the next week. Goslings are very cute, so I am looking forward to the big event.
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 10, 2011, 13:38: Quote from: Elaine L on May 10, 2011, 12:22
...Goslings are very cute, so I am looking forward to the big event.
Yes, they are adorable and within a day or two after they hatch, off they go!
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Post by: Elaine L on May 15, 2011, 11:06: The eggs are hatching. I can see some little fluff balls, but I don't know how many we have. I am sure Mother Goose will be moving about soon, and we will get a good look.
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Post by: eagle63_1999 on May 15, 2011, 11:28: There are definately two little guys they keep poking out of mum's feathers lol
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Post by: eagle63_1999 on May 15, 2011, 12:09: One chick came out climbed over mom's back and is exploring. And now he is back under her right wing.
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 15, 2011, 13:43: Darn... missed the hatchings. :( But Mother Goose is still there, so she must be waiting for another hatch. :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 15, 2011, 14:33: Just saw a few of the chicks pop out from under Mama's wings! 8)
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Post by: Linder on May 16, 2011, 22:30: On the site they posted a video of the parents leading the 6 goslings down a country road to water.
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Post by: Elaine L on May 17, 2011, 11:10: This is a great video of the story of this year's goose family, and the final departure to the pond. Those little ones are very courageous to take that great leap from the top of the hay bale. I guess you have to be courageous when you are a migratory species. And dad sure showed his mettle when he was called upon to do so! (And he looked pretty proud of himself, as only a goose can look!)

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/2011+Goosecam+goslings+leave+nest/4791714/story.html
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 17, 2011, 13:42: Missed the live event but what a wonderful video! ;D Thanks for posting the link, Elaine. :-* Will show it to my Kinderchicklets tomorrow. What a leap of faith, jumping down from way up high on those hay bales. I could almost imagine each little gosling saying, "you go next, no you go next, no you!" ;)
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 18, 2011, 12:56: Showed the video to my Kinderchicklets this morning and they wanted to watch it again, so we did! ;D
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Post by: Elaine L on May 18, 2011, 15:58: Great, Kinderchick! I know that when I was a little kid, all those long years ago, it was a movie like this (we didn't have videos back on those days) that helped to turn me into the animal-lover I am today. I hope it will do the same for your kinderchicklets!
Title: Re: Canada Geese - Alberta / Edmonton (2012)
Post by: Elaine L on April 16, 2012, 09:56: The Edmonton Journal Goosecam is back today. We have had snow here on the weekend, so Mother Goose is doing her best to get as much fluff around the eggs as possible. I hope for a good year for this goose family; last year, they had only one chick. Here is the link to the Webcam:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Live+Watch+Journal+Goosecam/6454577/story.html
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Post by: susha on April 16, 2012, 10:57: Thanks for this link, Elaine. It'll be fun to watch a goose family grow :)
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 16, 2012, 19:42: Thanks for letting us all know, Elaine! :D In past years, my Kinderchicklets have loved watching Mother Goose. Right now, she is just nesting quietly, with her head tucked in.
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2012, 20:21: According to the chat posts, Mamma Goose may have laid 4 eggs, but this has not been absolutely confirmed. At any rate, 1 of her eggs was stolen by a crow last weekend. :( This mamma has has alot of stress the past few years.
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 10, 2012, 20:35: According to the chat, Mama Goose has 3 eggs but has only been turning 2 of the eggs, so it is thought that the 3rd egg is not viable. :(
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 14, 2012, 20:36: Edmonton Journal Goose Cam shows 4 little goslings that hatched sometime this morning. :D Mama Goose appears as if she's getting ready to lead them away with her. She is standing up and appears to be looking around, getting ready to go, but no, now she's laying down in her nest again, with her little brood.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Live+Watch+Journal+Goosecam/6454577/story.html
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 14, 2012, 21:39: And now they are gone! Sure glad I got to see them for a little while. Very sweet! :)
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Post by: allikat on May 14, 2012, 22:02: It was a wonderful treat to see that whole family for the last time, hear them "goose talk" to each other, then watch them leave the nest! Gotta love and respect nature!
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Post by: Cooper on May 15, 2012, 09:43: Coincidentally, I watched a mama and papa goose supervise their goslings at my riverbank this morning just as the sun was coming up. I thought it was early in the season for there to be goslings, but obviously not! It was lovely to watch though especially after the havoc of the wind and rain last night.
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Post by: susha on May 15, 2012, 09:54: Thanks for the reminder, KC! I tuned in last night just as the family was getting ready to leave the nest and I was able to see them pack their bags and leave. It's amazing that the babies are so mobile right after hatching!

I've seen quite a few goslings around the city these past few days and a friend took some great pictures of goose families at St. Vital Park this past weekend. :)
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 15, 2012, 20:14: There's a beautiful video of Mama & Papa Goose and their little goslings at the following link...

Watch Edmonton Journal Goosecam (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Live+Watch+Journal+Goosecam/6454577/story.html)
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Post by: Elaine L on April 20, 2013, 12:31: The Goose Cam is back up and running, with mom, Patience, sitting on five eggs. Dad is around in the background, close by. Here is the link:

Edmonton Journal GooseCam (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/pets/goosecam/Star+Edmonton+Journal+goosecam+returns+stage/8263502/story.html)

From TPC: correction to URL address
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Post by: susha on April 20, 2013, 14:59: Thanks Elaine! Man, it looks windy there - almost blowing parent off the nest :o
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2013, 23:03: Quote from: Elaine L on April 20, 2013, 12:31
The Goose Cam is back up and running, with mom, Patience, sitting on five eggs...

Thanks for letting us know, Elaine. :-* I was actually going to ask you if you knew when it would be up & running. I checked a few weeks ago and the webcam was not on yet.
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Post by: Elaine L on April 21, 2013, 11:23: Late last night, Patience and Father Goose were sleeping side by side, with the wind here practically rocking them off the hay bales. Everything was o.k., though, and the male is off this morning doing his rounds, keeping the grounds safe from all intruders. Male geese, especially, do not seem to be shy about defending their territory, fom what I have seen.
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Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 21, 2013, 13:52: For those wanting to go direct to the webcam, here is another link ...

GooseCam 2013 (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/pets/goosecam/Star+Edmonton+Journal+goosecam+returns+stage/8263502/story.html)

Mother goose is sound aslep on the nest, wind blowing her feathers and some of hte looser straw but she looks pretty solid and she's not being disturbed by it all.
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 23, 2013, 10:27: Mother Goose (Patience) is on the nest right now. According to the website, this year, she chose the highest location yet. She is nested 4 meters up off the ground on a bale in a covered shed of a farmer's property... She has just left her nest and I seem to count 5 eggs right now, but there could be more.
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Post by: Elaine L on April 23, 2013, 10:38: It is going to be a long way down, when the chicks leave the nest! Their little wings will really get a workout.

I can hear mom and dad honking up a storm right now, so something has set them off. Oh, I see mom just returned to the nest, so I guess all is well, and she and dad were just having a lengthy conversation.
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Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2013, 22:21: Patience is looking a little bored, and not tired at all. She just got up and counted her eggs, and yes, all five were still there, no change. No sign of dad this time around, but I expect that he will show up before the night is out.
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Post by: susha on April 27, 2013, 21:15: A wicked windstorm destroyed the nest and crushed the five eggs today. :'( Mother Goose, Patience, was not hurt and might start another nest according to the Edmonton Journal website.
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Post by: MayShowers on April 28, 2013, 09:17: Such sad news :'(
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2013, 13:59: Quote from: susha on April 27, 2013, 21:15
A wicked windstorm destroyed the nest and crushed the five eggs today... :'(

Nooooo!!! How very sad! :'(
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Post by: Elaine L on May 25, 2013, 11:31: Mother Goose Patience has laid another clutch of eggs on another hay bale, one that is more secure, so I hope everything will work out for her this time. The story and the live video are at the Edmonton Journal at:

Goosecam is back in 2013 with more eggs (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/pets/goosecam/Edmonton+Journal+Goosecam+back+2013+with+more+eggs/8426700/story.html)
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Post by: bcbird on May 25, 2013, 12:57: This is a favourite good news story.

It can even be followed on Twitter, Ms. Goose@JournalGooseCam (http://Ms. Goose@JournalGooseCam)

Just tweeting the day away in between turning eggs, perusing @edmontonjournal stories, and reading romance novels. Watch me on my cam! http://edmjr.nl/goosecam near Edmonton, AB · edmontonjournal.com/goosecam
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 25, 2013, 16:52: Quote from: Elaine L on May 25, 2013, 11:31
Mother Goose Patience has laid another clutch of eggs on another hay bale, one that is more secure, so I hope everything will work out for her this time...
I am so glad to hear this, Elaine. Thanks for the heads up. :-* I hope she is successful this time.
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Post by: Jo on May 25, 2013, 20:16: That's wonderful news! ;D
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Post by: Kinderchick on June 01, 2013, 09:57: Does anyone know when "Patience's" goslings are due to hatch? :-\ I'm not sure when she laid her eggs for the 2nd time.
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Post by: Elaine L on June 01, 2013, 22:23: I think that it was May 23, Kinderchick. At least, that is when Patience reported her new batch of eggs on her Twitter account. Of course, that is when the Edmonton Journal guy noticed the eggs, so she could have been sitting on them for a few days already. Anyway, I think that the chicks should arrive about June 21.
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Post by: Elaine L on June 01, 2013, 22:46: The connection I have been using is:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/pets/goosecam/Edmonton+Journal+Goosecam+back+2013+with+more+eggs/8426700/story.html

It takes a few seconds to load, at least on my computer.
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Post by: Kinderchick on June 02, 2013, 09:03: Quote from: Elaine L on June 01, 2013, 22:23
I think that it was May 23, Kinderchick. At least, that is when Patience reported her new batch of eggs on her Twitter account. Of course, that is when the Edmonton Journal guy noticed the eggs, so she could have been sitting on them for a few days already. Anyway, I think that the chicks should arrive about June 21.

Thanks, Elaine. :-* I did see the date when the Edmonton Journal journalist reported that Patience had laid new eggs. But like you, I'm assuming she laid them before that date. So I will keep a closer eye on her around June 20th because as soon as they all hatch they'll be gone.
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Post by: Kinderchick on June 15, 2013, 22:21: The goslings began hatching here on Friday. Not sure how many there were but Patience has now left her nest with her brood. The webcam is no longer live but a video of big event will be posted on the website sometime in the next few days. :)
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Post by: allikat on June 16, 2013, 16:01: The video is now available to watch! Patience and her mate had two goslings, and of course, they are absolutely adorable!
Good luck to the new Goose family!
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Post by: Elaine L on June 16, 2013, 23:45: Here is the link to the video by the Edmonton Journal's photographer, Bruce Edwards, a review of the year for Patience and the gander. Only two chicks hatched, but that is still better than earlier this year when she lost all her eggs. As Allikat says, the goslings are just so cute, running to keep up with their parents after jumping off the hay bale.

Edmonton Journal - Goosecam goslings have hatched (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/pets/goosecam/Edmonton+Journal+Goosecam+back+2013+with+more+eggs/8426700/story.html)
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Post by: Kinderchick on June 17, 2013, 10:57: How wonderful to watch the highlights of the season! Amazing to watch the 2 goslings jump off those hay bales from such a height. And lovely to see the goslings following their parents to the pond. :D
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Post by: Jo on June 17, 2013, 16:09: So nice that at least two goslings made it to the pond.

What a lovely family.