Wonders of Four Hills
Canada Visitors?
What are Canada Geese doing in Four Hills? Enjoying the Good Life, apparently.
The past two years we have had Canada Geese visiting the irrigation pond on the 14th Fairway of the Golf Course. Photos and information by our FHVA Pres, Steve Brugge
The past two years we have had Canada Geese visiting the irrigation pond on the 14th Fairway of the Golf Course. Photos and information by our FHVA Pres, Steve Brugge
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The Four Hills geese are below average with only two goslings:
During the second year of their lives, Canada geese find a mate. They are monogamous, and most couples stay together all of their lives. If one dies, the other may find a new mate. The female lays from two to nine eggs with an average of five, and both parents protect the nest while the eggs incubate, but the female spends more time at the nest than the male.
Its nest is usually located in an elevated area near water such as streams, lakes, ponds, and sometimes on a beaver lodge. Its eggs are laid in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down.
The incubation period, in which the female incubates while the male remains nearby, lasts for 24–32 days after laying. Canada Geese can respond to external climatic factors by adjusting their laying date to spring maximum temperatures, which may benefit their nesting success.
During the second year of their lives, Canada geese find a mate. They are monogamous, and most couples stay together all of their lives. If one dies, the other may find a new mate. The female lays from two to nine eggs with an average of five, and both parents protect the nest while the eggs incubate, but the female spends more time at the nest than the male.
Its nest is usually located in an elevated area near water such as streams, lakes, ponds, and sometimes on a beaver lodge. Its eggs are laid in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down.
The incubation period, in which the female incubates while the male remains nearby, lasts for 24–32 days after laying. Canada Geese can respond to external climatic factors by adjusting their laying date to spring maximum temperatures, which may benefit their nesting success.
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We all seem to be hunkered down these days, practicing social-distancing throughout the day.
Yet Life continues on within Four Hills Village - we can enjoy snippets of it every day, as this health crisis brings out the best in us - and Spring brings hope. |
Spring Delights
Every fifth yard in Four Hills Village is required to have a beautiful blooming wisteria plant during April - this one is from Toro St SE.
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Celebrating
Just because the Coronavirus closed the Canyon Club doesn't mean that you can't have the best virtual party ever! Our neighbors gathered and 'drove-by' on Wednesday 8 April at 10 am to wish Joan Bowen a happy 90th birthday - complete with a street-sweeper parade!
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Easter was Different
Nothing reminds us of the Life we once led more than blow-up bunnies and inflatable eggs - yes? This scene is from Catron SE, recommended by Sheila Genoni.
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Wonders of Four Hills page updated 10 May 2020