5.2.26 Monee Reservior, Monee, IL

 

Canada Geese and gang brood of goslings. A gang brood is when separate geese merge their small groups of chicks into a larger brood. Often one adult pair of geese will stay right next to the goslings, while other adults protect and keep watch from a little further away. Gang broods can contain up to 100 goslings! Also see this Indiana DNR webpage.

Canada Geese and goslings

Spotted Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper

Killdeer

Purple Marten

Purple Marten

Chimney Swift

Palm Warbler

Great Egret

Violet-toothed Polypore