By: Sally Siko- Admin Birdwatching NC

I set out to see if I could get some photos of a vagrant White-fronted Goose that has been reported at Mid Pines Rd. & Yates Mill Park in Raleigh this morning.
Unfortunately, he was not there but I did manage to capture some photos of some Canada Geese in flight.

Though they are considered a common bird around here, I still enjoy seeing them 🙂 Canada geese can are found in any area that hosts a wetlands habitat here in North Carolina. That being said, they spend as much time on land as they do in the water.

In the spring and summer months, the geese eat leaves, flowers, stems, roots, seeds and berries.
In the wintertime, they will consume water plants, spilled field grains and grass. This need to feed often leads them to grazing on lawns, in parks and on golf courses, sometimes much to the chagrin to the humans around them.

Photos by @sally_siko of @birdwatching_nc
Canon 5Ds

Come birding with me! I’ve got a few tours scheduled for Yates Mill Park in 2020. Check out the link below for trip details and available dates.