Hello Guides,
I hope you are all well!
Today I’m writing to express how happy I am with the arrival of our feared friends, the geese. Even with the freezing spring days (some days with a wind chill of -10°C), it’s possible to find some geese scattered throughout Ontario.
Image created by Gemini, representing the migration of geese to Toronto.
Explaining a little about our friends; The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a prominent symbol of Canada due to its presence throughout the country, its iconic migratory behavior that signals the changing of the seasons, and its representation of Canadian wilderness, loyalty, and teamwork. The highly adaptable species was named after the country and serves as a national icon, sometimes troublesome, but deeply rooted. Source: The icons that identify and unify Canadians | The Royal Canadian Mint
And if you’re coming to Canada, specifically Toronto, and want to see our friends from afar, I’ll leave here some places that are tourist attractions in the city and easy to find our friends:
The Waterfront area is famous for the boat traffic and the ferry that travels from one point on the lake to another, taking many people to Toronto Island.
A famous tourist spot, popular not only with tourists but also with Toronto residents, as the area is frequently used for events, canoeing competitions, picnics, and summer outings.
Tip: Even though they walk slowly, geese are quite fast birds, and due to the shape of their teeth, they have a very strong bite, so take your picture from a distance, don’t get too close to avoid accidents.
And in your region, how is the arrival of spring going, and what can be seen in the surroundings?
Share your spring and nature experiences here.
Hugs.
