![Many of the Departure Bay -banded geese appear to be urban dwellers and can be observed in large groups together - photo c/o Ken Langeliers](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/Dep-Bay-19-Aug.jpg)
Many of the Departure Bay-banded geese appear to be urban dwellers and can be observed in large groups together around the city – Ken Langelier photo
![Hammond Bay geese loafing right where they were banded - Morningside Park, Hammond Bay. Photo c/o Ken Langeliers](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/Morningsidse.jpg)
Hammond Bay geese loafing right where they were banded – Morningside Park, Hammond Bay – Ken Langelier photo
![The geese in urban areas are subject to much harassment, particularly by children and dogs - photo c/o Ken Langeliers](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/DSC_1653.jpg)
The geese in urban areas are subject to much harassment, particularly by children and dogs – Ken Langelier photo
![A keen observer - photo c/o Ken Langeliers](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/DSC_2084.jpg)
A keen observer – Ken Langelier photo
![Touchdown - photo c/o Ken Langelier](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/DSC_2271.jpg)
Touchdown – Ken Langelier photo
![Goose fight! Ken Langelier photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/DSC_2433.jpg)
Goose fight! – Ken Langelier photo
![During the summer, large flocks of geese congregate along the North Nanaimo and Lantzville shorelines to feed on eelgrass - Stew Pearce photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/IMG_1684.jpg)
During the summer, large flocks of geese congregate along the North Nanaimo and Lantzville shorelines to feed on eelgrass – Stew Pearce photo
![Since the moult period has ended, large congregations of geese have been observed in Long Lake, including many with collars - Ken Langelier photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/MIA-018P-022P-037P-045P-Geese-Long-Lake.jpg)
Since the moult period has ended, large congregations of geese have been observed on Long Lake, including many with collars – Ken Langelier photo
![This unusual goose has been sighted at Long Lake on multiple occasions. It is thought to be partially albinisitic/leucistic - Ken Langelier photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/Canda-Goose-Hybrid-1-Long-Lake.jpg)
This unusual goose has been sighted at Long Lake on multiple occasions. It is thought to be partially albinisitic/leucistic – Ken Langelier photo
![This grain field near the Crow & Gate Pub in Cedar was a big attractant for geese, with numbers exceeding 350 at times - Stew Pearce photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/IMG_1753.jpg)
This grain field near the Crow & Gate Pub in Cedar was a big attractant for geese in late August and into September. Numbers exceeded 350 at times – Stew Pearce photo
![Since late August, geese have been showing up on sports fields. These geese have been frequenting Caledonia Park - Kevin Hood photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/P1170553.jpg)
Since late August, geese have been showing up on sports fields. These geese, along with many others, have been frequenting Caledonia Park – Kevin Hood photo
![A pair of geese departing the fields adjacent to Mountain View Elementary - Ken Langelier Photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/07/F-Collar-flying.jpg)
A pair of geese departing the fields adjacent to Mountain View Elementary – Ken Langelier Photo
![Coming in! - Ken Langelier Photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/07/Collared-Canada-Geese-Gyro-Park.jpg)
Coming in! – Ken Langelier Photo
![Long Lake is a favourite fall hangout for geese - Ken Langelier Photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/Collared-Canada-Geese-Long-Lake-1.jpg)
Long Lake is a favourite fall hangout for geese – Ken Langelier Photo
![Some geese are very accustomed to "sharing" their turf - Ken Langelier Photo](http://wordpress.viu.ca/gooseproject/files/2016/09/Collared-Canada-Geese-NDSS-1.jpg)
Some geese are very accustomed to “sharing” their turf – Ken Langelier Photo