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 – Ken Langelier photo
The geese in urban areas are subject to much harassment, particularly by children and dogs – Ken Langelier photo
A keen observer – Ken Langelier photo
Touchdown – Ken Langelier photo
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
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
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, 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
Coming in! – Ken Langelier Photo
Long Lake is a favourite fall hangout for geese – Ken Langelier Photo
Some geese are very accustomed to “sharing” their turf – Ken Langelier Photo
