Bully Goose

[Tim Harding]

While photographing some ducks yesterday I saw what appeared to be a Canada goose trying to drown another goose. The big goose had its wing draped over the body of a smaller goose, and had its bill clamped down on the back of the little guy's head. The big one kept pushing the little one's head under the water. The little guy eventually got away and appeared to be none the worse for wear.

[Christopher Miller]

My guess, Tim, would be that it was a male trying to mate with a female. TFS

[Tim Harding]

Well it's obvious now that you mention it. I can't believe that never even occurred to me. I must be getting old!

Thanks.

[Marina Scarr]

Looks like mating behavior to me!

[P-A. Fortin]

If my girlfriend ever complains that I am not romantic enough....

[Diane Miller]

Maybe he wasn't her type....

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

YUP looks like that to me too :) Pretty aggressive they are