Branta canadensis

I had been watching this pair of geese for a while. The female had been sitting on some eggs in a small section of grass right off the dirt road by our house. Canadian geese, scientifically known as Branta canadensis, incubate their eggs for about 28 days. It was with some pleasure to see this pair floating around with their 5 hatchlings. I have to say that it is truly amazing to watch this process over a period of time.