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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>They are probably a family or two of resident
"Western" Canada Geese (<EM>B. c. moffitti</EM>), the large ones who stick
around for the summer and breed here. The youngsters are grown
up now, so they're free to fly from place to place, becoming more
visible (and audible, with deep, resonant honks).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Lisa</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>From: "Austin Booth" <</FONT><A
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>To: <</FONT><A
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:04 PM</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Subject: [birding] Geese</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial><BR><FONT size=2></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=2
face=Arial>>I saw a flock of about 20 Canada Geese fly over while I was at
work off <BR>> of Granger Rd today and I thought it was odd at this time of
year. <BR>> Possibly a very early migrant flock?<BR>> <BR>>
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