For a second year we have geese residing on our mill pond through the summer. While certainly not tame, they are quite willing to accept a few crumbs and each year the parent, bolder than the others, has been prepared to take such food from the hand. As happened last year, a couple of nights ago one of them went missing. Whereas previously the bird had disappeared for good, this afternoon I arrived home to find that this year’s absentee had returned. Unfortunately, one of its legs was hanging uselessly, and it was only able to hop awkwardly.
After feeding them, I rang the RSPCA. I was reassured that someone would come to see what could be done but as today is Sunday, this might not happen til tomorrow. It could be a worrying night for us all, particularly the goose. Picture shows injured goose in the background.
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