Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
The Return of the Snow Geese
Yesterday we took a road trip to Bellingham and on the way passed through the Skagit Valley, where the snow geese have begun to return. They come from their breeding ground in the Arctic, as far away as Russia’s Wrangel Island, a flight of over 2,000 miles.
These are the early birds – their numbers will increase into the tens of thousands next month, and most of these birds will stay put here in the fertile farmlands of the Skagit for the winter.
I never get tired of seeing them.
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
I never would either.
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That is a lot of geese.
Yes, indeed and more on the way!
They are so pretty!!
They truly are!
What a gorgeous sight. Wouldn’t want them flying over my car though!
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An amazing annual migration, and an wonderful sight to witness too.
Best wishes, Pete.
It truly is, Pete. They’ll be here all winter and are a sight to behold!
Wow, what a lovely sight! No wonder you never tire of it – who would? And beautifully captured in flight 😮
Thanks, Sarah. They’re amazing to see in great numbers!