Foul vs. Fowl

While some members of the family may be interested in foul counts about now, I'm keeping track of another fowl count. Thus far, we have two pairs of geese with goslings visiting the pond in back regularly. One has five little ones and the other has seven. The seventh appeared a day later than his siblings and was a bit scrawnier. In the front yard infield, two duck nests popped up. We spotted the nests with 2 or 3 eggs in each. The count is now up to five and six. The mother ducks dutifully cover the nests when they leave. Must be aware of the magpie which has been hovering in the area and is probably responsible for the three empty shells we have found. I'll give a shoutout to let you know when "they're out!" Maybe I'll get lucky with a picture I can post.