I used to think the greylags on campus were rude because of the hissing when I fed them, until I realised they were hissing at each other, not me😂 I was wrong, they're the sweetest, gentlest babies, taking food ever so politely and I love the little grunting sounds they make.
So many people are scared of them, ve seen whole families running away from a hissing goose. But the truth is, they wouldnt really hurt even if they did bite you, just like swans.
@@AShotOfWildlife They've never even so much as accidentally nipped me! Very gentle birds (well, towards me, not always so nice to each other, but same goes for pretty much every other bird I've met)
All your videos are good and I enjoyed this .Greylags are friendly .Here I note they ignore bread and such and o for the grass.What I love is their noisy call .When it comes to protective parenting skills they are a good but not as protective as Canada Geese ...I love to see them evenings flying in to graze on a huge meadow ..Have a wonderful weekend .Greetings form Berlin Helena .👍
Thank you so much Liam! I actually live in the United States! In Northern Indiana, right before the State Line into Michigan. I live in a tiny little town called Osceola. My house is on the St. Joseph river. For about 10 years now, We’ve had ONE greylag goose. We don’t have anymore in this area. We have PLENTY of Canadian Geese, white Swans, white Egrets, Blue Herons, Wood Ducks, Mallards, but she’s the ONLY Greylag. I named her “Pretty Goose” before I knew what her species was. I’ve ALWAYS LOVED birds. But she’s definitely considered rare in my area. She’s SO friendly. (To me at least) & I’ve grown to love her so much. She’s due to leave here soon, & return to us around March or April of 2023. I’m always SO curious to know just EXACTLY where she flies to in the winter months. 😊 If she’s here w/ us all the way in Indiana, I can ONLY imagine where she goes to in the winter time. She has a family she flocks w/, but they’re all Canadian geese. Well, now, they’re half. She’s actually MATED w/ Canadian geese the last 3 years, & her babies are so unique & beautiful. I’m just happy to watch your video & hear the information you’ve provided. I’ll have to let my son watch it when he gets home from school later. She’s his favorite goose! ❤
I ran into one of these in from of my first work building when I was leaving. It instantly stood out to me. I'm not complaining but, I'm pretty sure it wasn't suppose to be in Iowa of all places.
How do you tell the difference between a male and a female? We had two that live here around us. One just passed away the other day (not sure if it was a predator or natural causes). The one that's left alone seems like it's mourning. There aren't any other greylags around. Is it a good idea to purchase one so it will have another companion? Also, I fed it some bread and it enjoyed it. Is there other foods, seeds, vegetables or grains that you would recommend I purchase to feed it? Enjoyed your video!
Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Its quite difficult to sex greylags, although the males are usually slightly larger than females. Its probably not a good idea to add another goose, they may not get along and then youll just end up with 2 lonely geese unfortunately. he one thats on its own will probably move on in time or another may find it and join it.
@@AShotOfWildlife thanks for your response. I have another question. Whenever it sees me outside it comes near our dock. It waits for me to throw some bread and then it will come eat it. Are there seeds or grains you recommend me feeding it? Is it even a good idea to feed it? Also, we've been here for 1 1/2 years and I've never seen it fly.
@anitakeene7578 they are meant to eat green vegetables and grain but if you're going to go to the effort of buying something specifically for it, you can get bags of duck pellets which it would definitely eat.
Thanks Liam for another part of your "Things you need to know" series! The Greylag Geese looks a bit too big for the cat to chase. Greetings and have a good day! // Bertil.
Gander!!! How could I have forgotten that?!?! Thanks for the brilliantly presented and narrated video mate. Was that a Spectacled goose I spotted also? 😃
Hey Stu, I have learnt something new from your comment. I didnt realise that Egyptian geese were sometimes refereed to as spectacled geese! Thanks for leaving a comment as always and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Hey,I have a black bird that I rescued I watched your video for them but I saw you did not reply to the newer question soooooo can you tell me what to do if my black bird is too close to me? I know I will have to release them soon but my bird likes me too much she follows me through the house and will sit on me a lot, she is very friendly so I don’t know what to do please help
Hello. If the bird is old enough to feed itself then you will need to gradually leave it outside with food available. Over time it should get less attached to you until it can become fully wild.
Here in Berlin the same, both kinds .Oddly enough there is a pair of greylag geese here who have raised an orphaned Canada goose and this bird is still with them years later, .If any bird comes near they see it off, Last year A grey lag tried to let a canada goose it wanted more .It caused a fight and the Canada goose was aloof to it all .Have it all on film .Other birds stood there almost in shock .Very nice living by the canal in London
They are extremely intelligent and social, like all geese! I love them to bits!
I used to think the greylags on campus were rude because of the hissing when I fed them, until I realised they were hissing at each other, not me😂 I was wrong, they're the sweetest, gentlest babies, taking food ever so politely and I love the little grunting sounds they make.
So many people are scared of them, ve seen whole families running away from a hissing goose. But the truth is, they wouldnt really hurt even if they did bite you, just like swans.
@@AShotOfWildlife They've never even so much as accidentally nipped me! Very gentle birds (well, towards me, not always so nice to each other, but same goes for pretty much every other bird I've met)
Got one of these in Canada in Ontario in Thunder Bay. He nestles in amongst the Canada Geese. Quite astute looking. 😊
All your videos are good and I enjoyed this .Greylags are friendly .Here I note they ignore bread and such and o for the grass.What I love is their noisy call .When it comes to protective parenting skills they are a good but not as protective as Canada Geese ...I love to see them evenings flying in to graze on a huge meadow ..Have a wonderful weekend .Greetings form Berlin Helena .👍
I love the grey lag goose and such a beautiful bird ❤
Another thing that people may want to know.
Male greylags have straight high pitched squawks, females have hoarse low pitched squawks.
Great video Liam.
Cheers for teaching me things I didnt know about a bird I see every day.
Thanks Steve. I’m glad you learned something from the video :)
Great stuff Liam as always. Always good to have a reminder of some of the lesser known facts about common species. 👍🙂👍
Thank you so much Liam! I actually live in the United States! In Northern Indiana, right before the State Line into Michigan. I live in a tiny little town called Osceola. My house is on the St. Joseph river. For about 10 years now, We’ve had ONE greylag goose. We don’t have anymore in this area. We have PLENTY of Canadian Geese, white Swans, white Egrets, Blue Herons, Wood Ducks, Mallards, but she’s the ONLY Greylag. I named her “Pretty Goose” before I knew what her species was. I’ve ALWAYS LOVED birds. But she’s definitely considered rare in my area. She’s SO friendly. (To me at least) & I’ve grown to love her so much. She’s due to leave here soon, & return to us around March or April of 2023. I’m always SO curious to know just EXACTLY where she flies to in the winter months. 😊 If she’s here w/ us all the way in Indiana, I can ONLY imagine where she goes to in the winter time. She has a family she flocks w/, but they’re all Canadian geese. Well, now, they’re half. She’s actually MATED w/ Canadian geese the last 3 years, & her babies are so unique & beautiful. I’m just happy to watch your video & hear the information you’ve provided. I’ll have to let my son watch it when he gets home from school later. She’s his favorite goose! ❤
They're so cute omg
Amen
I ran into one of these in from of my first work building when I was leaving. It instantly stood out to me. I'm not complaining but, I'm pretty sure it wasn't suppose to be in Iowa of all places.
How do you tell the difference between a male and a female? We had two that live here around us. One just passed away the other day (not sure if it was a predator or natural causes). The one that's left alone seems like it's mourning. There aren't any other greylags around. Is it a good idea to purchase one so it will have another companion? Also, I fed it some bread and it enjoyed it. Is there other foods, seeds, vegetables or grains that you would recommend I purchase to feed it? Enjoyed your video!
Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Its quite difficult to sex greylags, although the males are usually slightly larger than females.
Its probably not a good idea to add another goose, they may not get along and then youll just end up with 2 lonely geese unfortunately. he one thats on its own will probably move on in time or another may find it and join it.
@@AShotOfWildlife thanks for your response. I have another question. Whenever it sees me outside it comes near our dock. It waits for me to throw some bread and then it will come eat it. Are there seeds or grains you recommend me feeding it? Is it even a good idea to feed it? Also, we've been here for 1 1/2 years and I've never seen it fly.
@anitakeene7578 they are meant to eat green vegetables and grain but if you're going to go to the effort of buying something specifically for it, you can get bags of duck pellets which it would definitely eat.
A great information video !!!
Thanks Liam for another part of your "Things you need to know" series! The Greylag Geese looks a bit too big for the cat to chase. Greetings and have a good day! // Bertil.
my fav goose breed. 💕
Thank you! Enjoyed this video and found it helpful for identification 🙂
Great, thanks for watching!
I like your videos, lovy & cheerful but I do think all species are as risk from climate change.
Brilliant video, love the gosling footage! I didn’t know that the chicks stayed with their parents over the first winter
Love the cat with identity issues!
Where was this footage filmed? I assume some urban park?
Yes, it was filmed at Wensum park. Surely we have seen the cat amongst the gees there before?
Yeah I remember seeing a cat there but I thought it looked different. Obviously there may be two cats there!
Seen some in Canada today for the first time
Nice presentation
Can they be seen in the U.S.?
male and famil
Gander!!! How could I have forgotten that?!?! Thanks for the brilliantly presented and narrated video mate.
Was that a Spectacled goose I spotted also? 😃
Hey Stu, I have learnt something new from your comment. I didnt realise that Egyptian geese were sometimes refereed to as spectacled geese!
Thanks for leaving a comment as always and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Hey,I have a black bird that I rescued I watched your video for them but I saw you did not reply to the newer question soooooo can you tell me what to do if my black bird is too close to me? I know I will have to release them soon but my bird likes me too much she follows me through the house and will sit on me a lot, she is very friendly so I don’t know what to do please help
Hello. If the bird is old enough to feed itself then you will need to gradually leave it outside with food available. Over time it should get less attached to you until it can become fully wild.
Brilliant video,s Liam,, full of information and bringing the countryside into our live,s for those of us can no longer get about,,,,thank you
Thanks Marilyn. I’m glad I can help.
Interesting
Thanks.
Nice evening Jacq
Adorable babies 👍🙋
So greylags are the wild ancestors of domestic geese?
That's correct :)
Not all greylags have pink feet, orange is just as common, all depends on where they come from.
Nice I seen some in the park the other day they were going around with the Canadian geese .👍✌
Very nice video my friend, I love it. 👍 Serge 🍁
I live by the canal in London and we get a lot of Greylags, but it's not uncommon to see them swimming about with Canadian Geese. Do they mate?
Here in Berlin the same, both kinds .Oddly enough there is a pair of greylag geese here who have raised an orphaned Canada goose and this bird is still with them years later, .If any bird comes near they see it off, Last year A grey lag tried to let a canada goose it wanted more .It caused a fight and the Canada goose was aloof to it all .Have it all on film .Other birds stood there almost in shock .Very nice living by the canal in London
Hi BennettC, yes Greylags and Canadas do sometimes cross breed. See my video about this here: th-cam.com/video/RJ6c08ORdqw/w-d-xo.html
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