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The Canada goslings have grown up, now with adult plumage
02. August 2025, Wildlife
The Canada goslings have grown quickly, and the photos from yesterday show that at 55 days old their plumage is now very similar to the adult Canada geese.
It appears that one of the original six goslings has been lost, but the remaining five have grown well.
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Canada geese and goslings backlit by sunrise light
03. July 2025, Wildlife
As sunrise appears behind the geese and goslings, the gander is flapping his wings.
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