Canada Goose Gang Brood

Description:

A female will likely lay between 3 and 12 eggs, but once hatched they may form a gang broods with other pairs. It is common to see several broods of goslings together, termed gang broods, during this timeframe. Gang broods may range from 20 to 100 goslings following just a few adults. Gang broods are more common in areas of high nest density. This activity is observed in urban and suburban areas frequently. Both adults, especially the male, vigorously defend their broods for approximately 10-12 weeks after the goslings hatch from the eggs. This defense behavior diminishes as the goslings grow older and are capable of flight.

Notes:

Canada geese parents bring their goslings together in flocks known as "creches" and the goslings are communally looked after by all the adults. It's like a big kindergarten with the adults sharing the babysitting duties. They do this because the goslings will be safer; there will be more adults looking out for danger for the entire flock. http://www.about.lovecanadageese.com/gan...