For the last few weeks, we have had a family of geese nesting on the roof of the adjacent annex building. This is the second year that this pair nested on the roof. “Lucy”, as Leila and Colleen named her, has been sitting on 6 eggs for the last 4 weeks. Yesterday, 5 babies hatchlings emerged from the eggs. Today, the babies were walking around the roof.
“Lucy” And Babies
During the course of the day, several co-workers came visiting to view the geese from our “Grandstand”.
Leila
Here is Colleen, looking out for Lucy’s babies!
Colleen And Becky
A storm passed through during the middle of the day. At about 2pm, DPC Staff and Colleen led the rescue party to help the geese. We had a similar experience last year with Lucy, because the goslings were too small to get off the roof; they had to be rescued last year. By Colleen and Leila at the weekend.
Colleen, Leading The Rescue Party
Father Goose was not pleased. Here he was hissing at the rescue party.
Dad Was Not Pleased
The babies were gathered up in a box and lowered from the roof. DPC Staff were on hand to help with releasing the goslings.
Releasing The Babies
The geese set off to head towards water. Liz helped the smallest gosling, who was lagging behind the others.
Strutting Down The Path
Passing me, the Dad hissed at me.
Dad Hissing At Me!
Here is Liz, with the baby goose!
Liz, With Baby
While the rest of the family headed towards the pond across the road.
Strutting Down To The Pond
Colleen led the geese to the pond. We stopped the traffic to ensure these day old geese safely made it to water.
Colleen, Leading The Geese To Water
Finally, the geese reached the safety of water.
Safe At Last, Thank You
We are sure that they gave us a reluctant “Thank You”.