As I walked in Fern Ridge Wildlife Area this morning, I spotted these geese preparing to land in one of the ponds there. Considering that this is hunting season and I heard gun shots earlier while walking there, I am not so sure the decision was a wise one. But I hadn't seen any hunters nearby where I walked, so perhaps they will escape to live another day. :)

There are lots of geese and ducks that pass through the area and some are even found here year-round. Hunting helps to control the population and lasts for two or three months of the year. Of course, it also affects other birds who are spooked by the commotion. As a result, I didn't see many birds today.