The reason to not get too close

This image of a Canada Goose was taken in SW Calgary on April 22nd. It approached, hoping to be fed - but, of course, it was out of luck. Canada Geese have strong, tapered bills that have lamellae along the edges. These are teeth-like projections of the bill that are used for cutting vegetation. Of course, it would have been better if I hadn't cnmpletely blown out the white on the side of the head, ha.