Thousands of snow geese delight bird watchers of all ages
LA CONNER, Wash. (AP) — Bird watchers took advantage of a day without rain Thursday to gaze at snow geese that spend the winter at a reserve near the mouth of the Skagit River.
Thousands of the white birds were in sight along with a few trumpeter swans and snowy owls.
The geese fly in loose "V'' formations that break up into family groups of three — two parents and an offspring — as they glide to a landing. They spend most of their time foraging in muddy fields.
The birds honk a bit and occasionally flap their wings. Occasionally a bald eagle scares them into the air in a dramatic beating of their wings and loud honking.
The snow geese usually settle back down in the same field within just a few minutes.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
As long as they weren't Canadian geese, we're good. I cannot stand those illegal immigrants! Tons of poop, but no papers.
That kid looks like a flying squirrel.
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They are very pretty, but all I can think of is dinner!!
Is it just me, or is that little girl a little too high off the groud for safety?
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 @Repoman Looks fun.
I hear the Geese are good eating also.
Kid is getting some serious air time!
They are just beautiful..! Â I lived in a small town near Chico, CA about 40 years ago, and the best thing about living there was that we were right on the Pacific Flyway... Â :-)