4pack, he probably didn't want to be slapped with a hefty fine for killing a migratory bird in nesting season. The only reason a Canada would be that aggressive would be if it had chicks or eggs it was protecting. Kudos to him for NOT killing the bird, despite what many would see as 'due provocation'!
I love our national bird. They are awesome birds. I once had a pair of them flying parallel to me when I was driving. They were keeping up with me at 45 mph! They mate for life, and if their mate is killed, show symptoms of depression (lethargy, refusing to eat, etc.) Their behaviour is complex and fascinating. For instance, several geese will always be keeping watch, with their heads up while the others eat. The flock 'talks' to each other in flight, to help keep family groups together. Last fall, I was watching hundreds of geese fly overhead, when one suddenly left the 'V' formation, and turned back. It flew back in the direction it had come for quite some distance, until it came to another solitary bird. It joined that bird, and the two flew in formation together. I have no doubt it had gone back to find its mate.
Ever watched a flock come in for a landing, just 10 feet over your head? It's an awesome sight, as they brace their wings, and tip them back and forth to lose altitude, all the while talking to each other... [slaps self]
Sorry, one of my favorite areas of study has always been animal behaviour. But this is the PDB, not 'Wild Kingdom'! I'll shut up now!  |
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So did the dog, and he's a softie.
