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Title: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Linda M on March 23, 2023, 10:25:59 AM
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-goose-cam/
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 23, 2023, 12:16:29 PM
Thanks for setting up the forum to correspond to the Goose cam!  Much better to follow the geese separately from the eagles.

Mother Goose has laid a second egg, about 9:15 this morning.  She came to the nest shortly before 9:00, softly grumbling about the snow (my guess) and settled in.  Just a little wiggle and there was the second egg.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Nora in IA on March 23, 2023, 02:01:05 PM
Ok great, I found the goose thread.  Does anyone know if there is a thread for the Missouri Turkey Vultures?  I can get the cam, but haven't found anything on the forum yet???
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Linda M on March 23, 2023, 03:52:47 PM
Ok great, I found the goose thread.  Does anyone know if there is a thread for the Missouri Turkey Vultures?  I can get the cam, but haven't found anything on the forum yet???

Nora, I only see the "Turkey Vultures, Marshall, Missouri" thread started in 2021 which is down on the second page of "Other Raptor Cams". https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2728.0
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 23, 2023, 03:55:02 PM
The turkey vultures in Marshall MO do indeed have a forum, mentioned above.  Don't think the site is active yet.  You can check the archive to see when we started posting last spring.  Two chicks fledged last summer.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 23, 2023, 03:58:20 PM
Back to the geese.  Rewind to about 1:00 this afternoon to watch MG (mother goose) cover the eggs before she leaves the nest.  As RRP said, the male goose does not participate in incubation, so when MG needs to eat, etc. she leaves the eggs alone.  By covering them, she protects them somewhat from predators. 
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 24, 2023, 12:43:08 PM
Early morning, Mother Goose came to the nest for a short visit. She sat for a while but didn't uncover the eggs.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Arcadia on March 25, 2023, 09:45:49 AM
This is so cool having a Decorah Goose Cam! Thanks for setting it up!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 25, 2023, 12:09:44 PM
Yes, this is great to have a dedicated goose cam.

This morning about 7:00, Mother Goose rolled her two eggs, turned around and wiggle wiggle push, she laid the third egg!  The rewind shows the whole procedure.  She's still on the nest at noon, resting up. 
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 25, 2023, 04:05:29 PM
Just checking in on N2B. Mother Goose has been away for the afternoon. She sure can hide those 3 eggs!  And what happened to all that lovely long grass that was all over the nest just a short while ago?  Apparently these geese like short round sticks for their nest.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 26, 2023, 05:08:04 PM
Sunday, looks like Mother Goose (MG) was away from the nest at night. She arrived with loud honking at 7:00 AM, and settled right down without uncovering the eggs.  She added more sticks over the eggs before leaving for a short time about 9:00.  Several times, she rubbed at her feathers as if to loosen some down, and by mid-day had some fluffy feathers to push around. [No pic of that.]  Late this afternoon, she had all 3 eggs uncovered and rolled them around.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on March 27, 2023, 09:44:02 AM
 Decorah Geese cam Chat

Here's a snapshot from
Wiggles
11 hours ago

Now four future goslings. #4 between Mom's legs
 I'm sure there'll be more to arrive.
(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/cc33532512dcbe9565d3c6c675aba4ff55920ab766d2d2a3ad69f8b5aace60f4.png?w=800&h=451)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 27, 2023, 12:16:36 PM
Phyl, great pic of the 4th egg for the geese!  Last year she produced 6 eggs.

She has also plucked her breast feathers to cover the eggs.  About 9:00 this morning, she honked loudly and MrGoose came to the nest to help guard. Their honking would certainly scare me away!   :o
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 28, 2023, 11:03:09 AM
Goose cam appears to be down. Highlights playing from elsewhere.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: T40cfr403 on March 28, 2023, 02:44:47 PM
TOP STORY: The stars of this spring's Raptor Resource Project webcam? Geese!

https://decorahnews.com/news/7793/top-story-the-stars-of-this-springs-raptor-resource-project-webcam-geese/

(https://ff808560367ce081271c-ad5de645af9fccc9f563bd1e39e93ee2.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/0/0/0/0/9/794/9794_1)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 28, 2023, 04:27:35 PM
Goose cam is back live from mid-afternoon.  Mother Goose has been on the nest.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on March 29, 2023, 07:10:20 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
Mar 29, 2023 7:04 AM
Camera Time: Mar 29, 2023 7:03 AM CDT
Birchwoman (Me)

Just a glimpse of eggs. Luv that feather lined nest!
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/8/28/20230329T120338_326181.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on March 29, 2023, 07:12:28 AM
STLbf thanks for the egg count confirmation last year. I had thought she laid '6'.
Have a nice Wednesday everyone!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 29, 2023, 11:56:35 AM
Maybe 4 is enough for this year.  MG seems to be incubating.  She was on the nest most of the night, left for a short while about 5:00 AM, and showed the eggs just before covering them completely.  Lots of feathers now.  I remember last year thinking that she was going to be a bald goose by the time the eggs hatched.  Of course, she wasn't.   :)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on March 29, 2023, 12:12:10 PM
Here's the official 2023 RRP nest record for Mother Goose as of today - 03/29/2023.
It shows last year also.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 31, 2023, 01:41:20 AM
BL, the numbers for goose eggs in 2022 are slightly incomplete. From my pic records:

They laid 6 eggs.
One egg never hatched and was still on the nest on May 10, 2022. The next day or so it was gone, likely from a raccoon.

The five goslings jumped from the nest on April 28, 2022. I can check if it took more than one day.
One of them died in the jump.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on March 31, 2023, 11:08:39 AM
STL the 2022 Goose records look correct to me.   ;)

It shows that 6 eggs were laid at N2B.
That 5 goslings hatched.
One gosling didn't survive the jump.   :(

Four survived and rejoined their parents.  ;D

     # of
eggs/goslings
    6/5
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on March 31, 2023, 11:23:44 AM
03/31/2023
As of a few hours ago Mother Goose was incubating 6 eggs.
They're kind of hard to see with all of moms comfy down bedding ..  :)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on March 31, 2023, 04:19:44 PM
BL, those numbered labels are very helpful to ID eggs amongst all the feathers.

Couple more pics at about the same time this morning.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 01, 2023, 01:01:53 PM
MG rolled the eggs about 11:15 this morning.  She does so quickly and doesn't stand all the way up, so only some of the eggs are visible this time.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 09, 2023, 03:57:14 PM
Happy Easter to Everybirdie

At sunrise, MG and her mate were honking loudly. She covered the eggs with feathers and left to join him for a short time.
She also rolled the eggs at about the same time, and all 6 were visible for just a second or two.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 10, 2023, 06:49:41 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 10, 2023 6:37 AM
Camera Time: Apr 10, 2023 6:37 AM CDT
Birchwoman (Me)

MG looking her usual regal self.
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/8/30/20230410T113703_510497.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 10, 2023, 06:50:27 AM
Decorah Goose Cam

From Chat:

flowerbear
a day ago
goose eggs / dec

6 eggs
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Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 12, 2023, 06:22:48 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 12, 2023 6:12 AM
Camera Time: Apr 12, 2023 6:11 AM CDT
Birchwoman

Mother Goose looking regal this AM
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/8/31/20230412T111139_596136.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 12, 2023, 06:23:27 AM
Decorah Goose Cam


From Chat:
Wiggles
9 hours ago

MG rolling her eggs
(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a1cdcccf9da3938f329bb57530f181a650f9a495d163a63b3daf7424401965fb.png?w=800&h=416)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 12, 2023, 06:26:45 AM
April 8, 2023

Egg Laying Dates
March 21 @ 9:36 AM
March 23 @ 8:43 AM
March 25 @ 7:06 AM
March 26 @ 7:12 PM
March 28 @ 8:58 AM
March 30 @ ~1:30 AM
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 13, 2023, 06:48:25 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 13, 2023 6:35 AM
Camera Time: Apr 13, 2023 6:35 AM CDT
Birchwoman

(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/8/31/20230413T113515_640044.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 13, 2023, 06:49:05 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
From Chat:

BeingStill
11 hours ago
Look at those eggs all wrapped in a down blanket!

(https://a.disquscdn.com/get?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.explore.org%2Fsn%2F1970%2F8%2F30%2F20230413T004105_620419.ts.jpg&key=5Y58ow1fme08pwKpbrquWA&w=800&h=451)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 14, 2023, 06:57:35 AM
Apr 14, 2023 6:54 AM
Camera Time: Apr 14, 2023 6:54 AM CDT
Birchwoman

Eggs bathed in  the morning sun
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/1/20230414T115413_683813.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 14, 2023, 11:38:41 AM
Phyl, great pics of MG and eggs!!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 16, 2023, 07:25:22 AM
Hi STLbf!
Got this from Chat early this AM


Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 16, 2023
From Chat:

Wiggles
13 hours ago
5:35pm
(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/644b532837927418ba208a7d4ae233bd0ab837b2a054653cf44cab3e8ce60ad2.png?w=800&h=451)


SgtPepper (Michelle Pepper)
Resourceful Raptor
14 hours ago
Don't mess with Mother Goose!
https://youtu.be/m_He0wTuVio (https://youtu.be/m_He0wTuVio)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 16, 2023, 05:25:00 PM
Phyl, another great pic of MG rolling all 6 of her eggs!

Who expected snow in the middle of April??  These eggs are safe and warm under MG and a thick blanket of goose down.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: T40cfr403 on April 16, 2023, 06:29:50 PM
Decorah Goose. . Mother & Father Goose defends the nest from an intruder - explore.org 04-16-2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhw930OOvPI
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: LORIDAVIS on April 16, 2023, 07:12:21 PM
Decorah Goose cam home of Ma & Pa Goose and eggs!

Hi & great pics Linda, Nora, Stl, T40, Arcadia, phyl, brokenlug and all!!!  I am not sure what they're being called for sure... MG & FG or Ma & Pa or...?

(https://i.gyazo.com/eb846ea3c6953aa0261d664e145d6216.gif)

Beautiful!
(https://i.gyazo.com/3d77dec9ca21065ff2e6b2cda3572b34.jpg)

time lapse approx 3:30p to 630
(https://i.gyazo.com/91d915158b9cdd94b910b66115bac430.gif)

Egg Laying Dates
March 21 @ 9:36 AM
March 23 @ 8:43 AM
March 25 @ 7:06 AM
March 26 @ 7:12 PM
March 28 @ 8:58 AM
March 30 @ ~1:30 AM
thanks phyl!!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: CheeseQueen1976 on April 16, 2023, 07:21:49 PM
Snow in april is not unheard of in the northeast 😉

Who expected snow in the middle of April??  These eggs are safe and warm under MG and a thick blanket of goose down.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 17, 2023, 12:59:22 AM
I was doing some cam watching and saw this ---snow in April---not unheard of in many parts.


Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 17, 2023 12:08 AM
Camera Time: Apr 17, 2023 12:08 AM CDT
Birchwoman

Mother Goose diligently keeping her eggs warm and tucked in---tight!
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/2/20230417T050837_801245.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 18, 2023, 07:33:52 AM
I snapped this earlier when I was posting in Beakroom


Apr 18, 2023 7:17 AM
Camera Time: Apr 18, 2023 7:17 AM CDT
Birchwoman

The most regal herself--Mother Goose
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/3/20230418T121733_857313.ts.jpg)





Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 19, 2023, 12:04:56 PM
Looks like Spring again today.  Mother Goose rolled her 6 eggs at about 7:45 AM, then covered them for another day of brooding.  RRP says hatch could be Saturday, give or take.  Watch this space!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 20, 2023, 01:49:38 AM
Alert ! Hatch watch for Decorah Goose Cam begins  4-22-23 !!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 20, 2023, 01:49:50 AM
(https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/falcons.jpg)    The Raptor Resource Project

From Amy's blog...


April 18, 2023: What are we looking forward to this week?
 April 19, 2023  RaptorResource

https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/19/april-18-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/19/april-18-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 20, 2023, 01:58:18 AM
Thought y'all would want to read this from Ms Falcon (Amy)


(https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/falcons.jpg)    The Raptor Resource Project

From Amy's blog...


April 18, 2023: What are we looking forward to this week?
 April 19, 2023  RaptorResource

https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/19/april-18-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/19/april-18-2023-what-are-we-looking-forward-to-this-week/)

Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 20, 2023, 03:59:44 PM
About 10:00 on the rewind MG looked alert, then an intruder tried to land on the nest. She snapped at it and flew off after it. I'm guessing that it was not her mate!  Lots of honking for several minutes so she didn't go very far.  MG returned to the nest within 10 minutes.  She's a capable mom.  The eggs look OK.  No sign of pips yet.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 22, 2023, 11:50:19 AM
Cold, windy, kinda sleety this morning at N2B. About 8:30 AM, MG left the nest briefly, with lots of honking but not in alarm. Eggs on view and all seem intact.  She has been sitting tight since returning.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 22, 2023, 03:16:00 PM
Mother Goose is more restless today than previous.  She rolled the eggs at 2:00 and again for a long time at 3:00.   Wonder if they are making sounds now that hatch is close, similar to the eaglets.  Baby geese are way more developed than eaglets when they hatch, so probably they make sounds.  Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 23, 2023, 04:30:33 PM
More egg rolling this afternoon.  About 2:30 on rewind, one egg shows a dark splotch, cannot tell if it is a pip or just dirty stain.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 24, 2023, 10:21:22 AM
Two pips at about 9:00 this morning.  Yippee!   :D
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: glogdog on April 24, 2023, 03:03:15 PM
We have our first hatched Canada Goose Gosling!  Please come join us for a Flash Chat in a few minutes at the Decorah Eagle Site: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 24, 2023, 05:12:30 PM
One gosling at 3:00 this afternoon and at least one more big pip.  By 5:00, the gosling is fuzzy and yellow.
Father Goose is hanging out below the nest to lend support to Mother Goose and to help with encouraging the goslings to jump when all have hatched.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 24, 2023, 10:50:06 PM
Two goslings as the camera goes to night mode.  More pips also.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 25, 2023, 06:45:55 AM
Just counted five heads. . .Anyone else?  Rewind to about 6: 40

P

Did see 5.  Four facing right, one facing left.
Now - where's egg 6?
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 25, 2023, 06:55:14 AM

Doing my usual mornng cam rounds and caught this little fella our for a peek.

Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 25, 2023 6:42 AM
Camera Time: Apr 25, 2023 6:42 AM CDT
Birchwoman

(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/6/20230425T114223_1158659.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 25, 2023, 06:55:54 AM

And, them Mother raised up and I just couldn't pass this snap up...


Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 25, 2023 6:44 AM
Camera Time: Apr 25, 2023 6:43 AM CDT
Birchwoman

(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/6/20230425T114351_1158703.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 25, 2023, 10:12:06 AM
Yes, Phyl, isn't it exciting?  Here are 5 goslings at about 6:30 this morning.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 25, 2023, 10:16:12 AM
And Father Goose patrolling the landing area at 10:00 AM.

Love how MG is talking quietly to the goslings.  At 9:30, the 6th egg has pipped, right next to MG's leg.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 25, 2023, 11:23:13 AM
Great snaps STLbf. Thanks for your posts and info.
Hi glogdog thank you.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 25, 2023, 11:23:31 AM
(https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/falcons.jpg)    The Raptor Resource Project

From Amy's blog...


April 5, 2023: Gosling Hatch!
 April 25, 2023  RaptorResource

https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/25/april-5-2023-gosling-hatch/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/25/april-5-2023-gosling-hatch/)


Goose hatch started yesterday and we think they might leap today! Some videos:

April 24, 2023: 1st gosling hatch 2:27 pm: https://youtu.be/MG7EIs2Xrec
April 24, 2023: 7:28pm Decorah Goose Cam: https://youtu.be/NnQvLmSl9tw
April 24, 2023: Decorah Geese. And then there were 2! https://youtu.be/sDKV2p9lqmI
April 24, 2023: Two hatches at Decorah Goose Cam! https://youtu.be/J6JOCgYQO0k
April 25, 2023: Decorah Goose Cam~Ma Goose Tosses Egg Shell Off Nest-You Can Hear It Land: https://youtu.be/23755A7FFbs
April 25, 2023: Precious goslings peeking out: https://youtu.be/X5HjEKk_J3I
April 25, 2023: Good morning 5 goslings and 1 egg: https://youtu.be/BL_YmQ9ch9o
We’ve been fielding questions about the leap of faith and whether or not the goslings are really ready to jump from the nest. Two blogs:

The goslings and the leap of faith: https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/21/your-questions-answered-the-goslings-and-the-leap-of-faith/
Precocial goslings versus altricial eaglets: https://www.raptorresource.org/2023/04/21/canada-geese-precocial-versus-altricial-2/.


No related posts.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 25, 2023, 03:28:23 PM
Noticed this once before - In the water in the background there is what looks like a yellow floatie.  Maybe extra precaution for a new glosling who is having trouble on first swim? 

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on April 25, 2023, 04:43:32 PM
It's hard to get a head count, but all six goslings have definitely hatched.   8)
 
They all are looking very squirmy and ready for their aquatic debut.  ;D

Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 25, 2023, 04:46:54 PM
Finally...those quick little goslings. All six

Decorah Goose Cam
Apr 25, 2023 4:42 PM
Camera Time: Apr 25, 2023 4:42 PM CDT
Birchwoman
#6 under mom toward the back
(https://files.explore.org/sn/1970/9/8/20230425T214209_1176652.ts.jpg)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on April 25, 2023, 05:11:31 PM
Weather conditions look perfect for the goslings leap of faith either this afternoon or tomorrow .. 

Latest Obs KDEH: https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/sites/obhistory.php?station=DEH&network=IA_ASOS
NWS forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.3039&lon=-91.7909#.ZEhMyknMKZQ

Hours of daylight left in Decorah ..
https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/@7316884

I'm guessing MG will try to keep them "under the hood" for this evening.
Poor proud Papa goose may have to pace the banks of the mighty Trout Creek once again this eve .. get that man another cigar.  :D :D
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: LisaG1967 on April 25, 2023, 05:11:46 PM
Six baby G's, so cute!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52846504766_4b3cb3293c_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52845925337_09df251c52_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on April 25, 2023, 07:39:27 PM
How did we get a live cam view from near the base of N2B today is what I ponder ?
A 2 footer height type stable cam. PTZ.   

Shown towards the banks of Trout Creek, Landing Zone and it's bank environs with dad a pacing. hmmm

TGLC  ...  The Gosling Landing Cam ?

TTLC  ...  Trunk That's Left Cam ? [N1]

Them there Wile E. Coyote RRP types .. stay tuned.  ;)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 25, 2023, 08:13:11 PM

Congratulations to Mother and Father Goose! 


So exciting to see that all six goslings appear healthy. 

Hope the RRP ground crew people will be on hand for that really big next step. 

Many, many thanks to the cam ops for their great views of this special family.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: BrokenLug on April 25, 2023, 09:09:44 PM
Bounce.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: LisaG1967 on April 26, 2023, 05:19:14 AM
How did we get a live cam view from near the base of N2B today is what I ponder ?
A 2 footer height type stable cam. PTZ.   

Shown towards the banks of Trout Creek, Landing Zone and it's bank environs with dad a pacing. hmmm

TGLC  ...  The Gosling Landing Cam ?

TTLC  ...  Trunk That's Left Cam ? [N1]

Them there Wile E. Coyote RRP types .. stay tuned.  ;)

That creek cam view is so cool! 
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Ginger52 on April 26, 2023, 07:36:05 AM
It's going to be a busy day.

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Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 07:50:07 AM
I do believe I counted all 6 on the ground and moving toward water?

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 08:00:45 AM
Can I change my count?  Looks like the parents are looking for one more before they head out.

Seeing no possible boots on the ground yet.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 08:16:03 AM
OK they swam down the creek and found #6.  Big family reunion - But I'd like to see it move around more in the water i.e. swim with the others.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Nora in IA on April 26, 2023, 09:50:32 AM
Last year the crew set up a portable cam and had their laptops across Trout Run from where the nest is so they wouldn't disturb, but could watch. 

Glad they made it!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 10:10:49 AM
Oh, Hi Nora Long time no hear from you, even longer since seeing you.

I followed along earlier with today's events.  Now waiting for ground reports/updates.  One is missing in action again.  Hope it's working things out.
Maybe be nice to hear any official reports from those stationed around the hatchery area.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 10:26:55 AM
Cam just showed MG/FG/5 goslings - more importantly there were big clodhopper footprints in the muddy soil at the water's edge.  They looked fresh and muddy.  Someone must be patrolling looking for proof/evidence of missing child.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 11:36:03 AM
Goslings all on the ground and alive. The Decorah chat banner says the one of the goslings has a leg issue and is with Dr Laura (vet), and the other 5 are safe and sound with Mother and Father Goose in the creek area under N2B.

At 11:00 a goose was on the nest murmuring and poking gently around.  Last year, did we learn that the parents know how many eggs/goslings?  If that's true, this goose is likely looking for the missing one.

I think they stay "isolated" for a short while before joining the other geese in the area. 

Couple pics to share, then I'll check the rewind and videos.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 12:21:15 PM
Pics from the rewind.  Every frame is worth a pic, but that would be a video!
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 12:50:01 PM
Great view of MG flying away from the nest, from the ground camera.  But TWO geese flew away, maybe the other was Father Goose, but more likely I think an auntie.  In one of the ground views, you can see a wide metal collar around the trunk of the N2B tree, to keep raccoons and snakes from reaching the nest.

Jumping from the nest all within about 10 minutes.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 01:06:40 PM
Last three to go . . .  Amazing, all six jumped from the nest in about 10 - 15 minutes.  I think it took much longer last year.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 01:11:38 PM
Pics of the family on the ground and in the water.  Five goslings and one at the vet.  And a goose who was checking the nest for the "missing" gosling -- could have been a parent, or an auntie goose.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 26, 2023, 04:37:11 PM
STLbf  You're right on about the quicker time this year-last two last year took forever.

Also saw the 3 adult geese at the one time.  My thought was that MG and FG were with the little ones - and that the third in the nest was maybe nest shopping for a new pair who are late in getting started?

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 26, 2023, 11:17:01 PM
Puff, that's a good idea about a goose nest-shopping.  We'll see in coming days if the camera stays on at N2B.

It's great to have watched this year's goose reproduction and to have all 6 hatch and survive the leap is pretty remarkable.  Hope they all grow to adulthood.  But I wonder if the parents will accept #6 when it can be released.  Guess we will hear from RRP about that.

OK, back to the eagles at N1.  And the turkey vultures in Marshall MO.  And the Peregrines at GSB and MSU.  And the grackles at DNN, and the North eagles.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 27, 2023, 07:40:22 AM
Maybe not back to N1? 

Pair checking out - or - back on N2B?
Are MG and FG thinking about another brood OR is it a new pair?  Replay to about 7:15 nest time.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 27, 2023, 07:41:44 AM
Thanks Puff/STLbf I was thinking the same about a new family moving in N2B. Especially acceptance of #6 when rehab is over.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on April 27, 2023, 08:00:49 AM
Decorah Goose Cam

From Chat:

SgtPepper (Michelle Pepper)

10 minutes ago
Hiya Chuck. This is a new pair checking out the nest.

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Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 27, 2023, 11:52:40 AM
Chat says its a new pair and I agree, then I looked it up.  Canada Geese raise only one brood each year (bird book). The goslings stay with the parents for weeks and learn to feed, etc.

These two look just like a couple inspecting the real estate for their first home!  Geese are VERY vocal.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on April 27, 2023, 04:08:19 PM
Chat says its a new pair and I agree, then I looked it up.  Canada Geese raise only one brood each year (bird book). The goslings stay with the parents for weeks and learn to feed, etc.

These two look just like a couple inspecting the real estate for their first home!  Geese are VERY vocal.

Geese are very LOUD vocal STL.  I also noted how the abandoned feathers were being utilized.  No bare spots or yanking pains.

P
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 29, 2023, 12:42:11 PM
Geese still puttering around at N2B. Looks weird to me for a goose to be standing on the Skywalk, let alone the nest!  But it's a safer nest than one on the ground.

Sad news that gosling #6 didn't live. Amy has a blog explaining its injury during the jump.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on April 30, 2023, 12:45:57 PM
Morning visits to N2B and creek by the prospective nesting geese.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on May 02, 2023, 04:36:32 PM
The geese that visited N2B after the hatching/jumping may have moved on.  Today the nest looks very bare and empty.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on May 03, 2023, 01:12:47 PM
Geese made a visit this morning.  They were murmuring to each other, I'm sure about the condition of N2B as a possible nesting site.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Puff on May 08, 2023, 01:47:32 PM
                                              After The Fledge   2023

Sorry for my late information feathered friends.  Forgiven?

Our get-together this year will be July 20 thru July 23.  Extra days pre or post could be added as needed.  Starts on Thursday evening, departures for most would be on Sunday.
My unfortunate news for some might be that the manager will not be offering us a hold on any rooms at the Country Inn & Suites.  Anyone so inclined to stay there will have to call for your own arrangements  800-830-5222.   Maybe register a  complaint with manager Justin? 

Fairfield      Different rates for different dates for categories
         King-bed room:  $119, $154, $179  (Th, F, Sat)
         2 Queen beds:    $119, $164, $189  (Th, F, Sat)
         Reserve by June 8

Quality Inn      King-bed(s) room:      $192 nightly
         Queen bed(s) room:  $182 nightly
         Reserve by June 20

Winneshiek      Exec Room, 2 Queen:   $169 nightly
         K-bed Suite:                    $279 nightly
         K Whirlpool:                   $179 nightly
         Reserve by June 22

Super 8      DBL Queen Bed and
         SNGL Queen Bed           $139 nightly
         Reserve by July 20

Please be advised that there is a limit to each catagory.
As usual, I'll need your personal information and credit card number to hold a reservation.  Charges will not be processed until checkout.  Any further questions/isssues, contact me.   

Puff/LaNora              [email protected]              630-852-2108
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: STLbf on May 10, 2023, 12:58:54 PM
Looks like the geese have abandoned N2B for this year.  The nest looks so bare, I wonder if seeds will sprout after some rain.
Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: Phyl on May 12, 2023, 03:32:48 AM
Decorah Goose Cam
May 11, 2023 7:16 AM
Camera Time: May 11, 2023 7:15 AM CDT
Birchwoman

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Title: Re: Decorah Goose Cam 2023
Post by: mrsfalcon on January 03, 2024, 09:29:51 AM
Happy New Year, everyone! We hope to watch the geese in 2024! This topic has been archived and locked.

Amy