Almost 4 feet tall, weighing in at nearly 20 pounds, and a 5 ½ foot wingspan make this male Canadian goose and this mated pair a force to reckon with. His sights are set on the intruding duet of geese off frame. In March the geese will stake claims to beaver ponds and other suitable areas...

Spring on the pond; Nature is returning to the northern woods. Ice is slow to go, but the ducks and geese are well on their way to carrying on another generation. The Muskrat is glad to be out from under the ice, and the Red Fox is out searching the ponds and streams looking for sustenance...

It starts before ice-out in the north—Canada Geese arrive and plan for their spring nest. The early birds get the best nesting spots, often on a beaver lodge, like this pair. The gander defends his territory impressively, driving off other hopeful pairs of geese. Forming a lifetime bond,...