Anserine Update

The past week’s weather had presented nothing but cold, grey, wet, misty, days. Even last night on the 9th of April, I walked home from buying groceries through a moisty snowfall.

But this morning was such a dry, brisk and bracing day. It made me want to get out and take lots of happy snaps of our Chicago creatures, namely our dear Gertrude and Stanley. Here is a city-scape of where they live. It was such a sunny day; I couldn’t help but take a photo of it.

Miss Gertrude was striking a fine pose in this morning’s sunlight.

Stanley-the-Manly-Goose wasn’t around. I’ve learned not to ask questions.
I was able to take some very close face-shots of our dear Gertrude. Here is the proud mother.

And even in a questioning pose.

And here is our lovely subject in repose. . . The morning sunlight was really playing on her earth-toned feathers. I hope she realized that.

I'm afraid that in my relish to capture Miss Gertrude in her best image, I may have disturbed her a bit. There was a bit of hissing going on, but I was able to confirm the presence two goose eggs.
Let’s do wish our dear geese-friends the best toward their endeavors. I must admit that after having grown so close to our urban-anserine friends like this day after day, a roast goose at Christmas will always take on a more somber reflection and, I’m afraid, without the same relish.

Goose Update

It was cold and windy today and I seriously considered blowing off the goose survey. I’m glad I didn’t.


Stanley was back, although, now he was standing very proudly right by Gertrude’s side. Maybe he’s in trouble for his night out at the sports bar and Gertrude has him on a tight leash. Maybe the baby gooses are hatching. Could it be?

No, he’s probably just wanting to eat the Cheetos that someone left for Gertrude.

Oh, and I’ve decided that the babies will be named Pippin and Pyrtle.

We’ll keep you updated.

Goose Update

Goose Update: Gertrude is fine, ever vigilant, but Stanley-the-Manly-Goose is nowhere to be seen. That’s the first time I’ve not seen him there. Miss Healthypants did report that there have been times when he's been away though.

I hope he’s okay and is only out searching for a meal for the both of them. Being a guy-goose, he’s probably out with his buddies in a sports bar somewhere. But if he has abandoned her, I hope she at least files for gosling-support.

Here is today’s photo update.