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[Phyl]

    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/


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/.


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[Puff]

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? 

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[BrokenLug]

It's hard to get a head count, but all six goslings have definitely hatched.   
 
They all are looking very squirmy and ready for their aquatic debut. 

[Phyl]

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

[BrokenLug]

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. 

[LisaG1967]

Six baby G's, so cute!

[BrokenLug]

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. 

[STLbf]

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.

[BrokenLug]

Bounce.

[LisaG1967]

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! 

[Ginger52]

It's going to be a busy day.

[Puff]

I do believe I counted all 6 on the ground and moving toward water?

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[Puff]

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.

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[Puff]

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.

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[Nora in IA]

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!!!!