The last goose

I don't know if they've become dinner, or just flew off, but this seems to be the last Toulouse goose at Lake Lynn.  

They are a French breed of geese someone introduced to Lake Lynn years ago.  One by one they've disappeared until this gentleman is the last survivor.

 

Steamy morning

The lake was steaming in the morning sun.  One lone goose stood in the water.

 

Strolling

A goose family taking a walk in the park.

 

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all.

 

Off he goes

The heron gave a squawk when the eagle landed on its beach.

The heron didn't scare the eagle, but a splashing goose did.  Off he flew.

 

Fairy tale goose

Did the goose that laid the golden eggs look like this Toulouse Goose?  

 

Honk

An armada of geese and a fleet of kayaks on the lake.

 

Last Goose?

What is a French goose doing in a Raleigh lake?  The local legend is that a man let a flock of Toulouse geese  free in the lake.  Every year we see fewer and fewer of them.  This year we could only find one. 

Wikipedia says they were raised for foie gras (see here).  So maybe someone has been snacking.

 

 

Do not disturb

Don't mess with a nesting goose!

She was very alert, even though we were some distance away.

 

Under watchful eyes

Mom and Dad Goose were very protective.  They hissed menacingly as we walked by.

 

All in a line

It takes both parents to keep them straight.

 

Armada

The geese in Cooper's Pond swim toward people like an armada of ships.  When they see they aren't going to be fed, they swerve off to the next person.  The natural consequences of enough people ignoring the Do Not Feed signs.

 

Guard goose

The mommy goose was guarding the babies, (or maybe daddy, how can you tell?) 

 

Fairytale geese

I'm sure the goose that laid the golden eggs looked just like this one.

They're Toulouse Geese from France (see here).  The story goes that someone introduced them to Lake Lynn years ago, and now they have their own little gaggle.

Goose line

Were they playing follow the leader?

Goslings

Mama goose is very protective.