Camera Critters-Benji Returns to The Pond

spacer My old friend Benji the domestic goose made his first appearance on the pond Friday. Only part of the pond is open, but the Canada geese are sparing for breeding territory and Benji has been alone all winter. He picked this pair of Canada geese to hang out with and is also displaying the same behavior that the Canada geese do. Honking is the first step. Then head down , extended neck is the next warning. Then the male will attack and chase the interloper off. So nice to see Benji in time for Camera Critters and for my own Nature Notes meme.

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24 thoughts on “Camera Critters-Benji Returns to The Pond”

  1. spacer Lin says:

    ah our friend benji-good to see him out and about, mixing with the newcomers.

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  2. spacer Musings says:

    I love seeing Benji again. What fun that he’s back. He must be the herald of spring!

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  3. spacer Tink *~*~* says:

    Poor Benji needs a proper girlfriend! :)

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  4. spacer Arija says:

    Thank you Michelle. I am so glad to see him back again! Isn’t the human condition odd, how one can miss a goose in cyber space. Benji looks well and strong and is not showing his age at all. You must be happy to have him back again.

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    • spacer ramblingwoods says:

      Arija…I think after being alone for months that the old Benji is so thrilled to have company that he isn’t feeling his arthritis. I’m glad that he has a chance to be part of a flock again…

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  5. spacer fishing guy says:

    Michelle: What a neat video, funny how Benji would go in with the wild geese.

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  6. spacer kayleen says:

    I love how geese seem to love to “talk”. Benji looks like he can hold his own!

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  7. spacer naturegirl says:

    Ahhhh!! Makes me miss my Canada geese back home!! You know the saying you miss them when there’re not around! Loved watching your video!! ((Honk honk!!))

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  8. spacer Michele-The Rocky Mountain Retreat says:

    Aww… it is great to see Benji in the video. I have yet to see any Canadian Geese here at all. But considering there has been no ice melt whatsoever, I imagine that could be the reason.
    Great video, Michelle!

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  9. spacer Mare says:

    I loved watching the video and it is great to see Benji is back! Wahoo!

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  10. spacer wendy says:

    Canada geese? You have them already? Haven’t seen any yet, here in Montreal. Keep looking at the sky for their return. Isn’t it exciting???
    Love your little Benji. And your video.

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    • spacer Rambling Woods says:

      Wendy..These Canada geese may be some of the resident geese who don’t migrate and just stay….

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  11. spacer Alicesg says:

    That is so cute. Thanks for the video. Have a nice weekend, Michelle.

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  12. spacer sandy says:

    makes me feel very Springy inside sandy

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  13. spacer Celeste says:

    Hurray! Benji is back! So great to see him strutting his stuff. You must be very happy Michelle to see him back. He does look strong and fit, and in fine voice too!

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  14. spacer Carla says:

    I think Benji has a fan club. I’m glad he’s back.