King of the road in Fairfax by Helen Betts

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13-Jul-2025

King of the road in Fairfax

We were leaving a large shopping mall in Fairfax, Virginia, when we saw these two geese crossing a street. Although they were using the crosswalk, I was afraid the oncoming traffic in both directions wouldn’t see them, but they got to the other side unharmed. However, they then proceeded to march down the middle of another street, which luckily wasn’t busy.

Purple crape myrtle, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh		01-Aug-2025 15:51
Very well spotted and captured, Helen! V

Kevin D Warren		23-Jul-2025 13:20
They appear unconcerned and going about their daily business. Perhaps wondering at the human propensity for covering up earth with hardtop. :-)

Liz Bickel		23-Jul-2025 04:35
That's pretty common here, and I agree with Raymond.

Don		22-Jul-2025 20:54
The new urban immigrants haven't mastered the jizz of the neighbourhood yet.

Denise J T Lee		22-Jul-2025 15:06
None but the brave ! ~VV~

Ika Zinka Eferl		22-Jul-2025 14:10
Excellent capture!"V"

pkocinski		22-Jul-2025 11:51
Lucky there were only two...

Charlene Ambrose		22-Jul-2025 06:56
Just strolling around oblivious to the traffic! Nice catch. V

Gerard KOEHL		22-Jul-2025 05:55
Joli duo qui traverse cette route. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		22-Jul-2025 05:23
Great shot of this walking couple. V

Dennis Hoyne		22-Jul-2025 03:54
They sometime seem to takeover a neighborhood, Canada geese are quite busy around my apartment area also.

Nestor Derkach		22-Jul-2025 03:10
As always, they have the right of way whether on the highway or pedestrian walkway. Nice moving point of view. Vote

Dan Opdal		22-Jul-2025 02:07
I hope that they are still safe. Great shot! V

Julie Oldfield		22-Jul-2025 00:45
I always worry when I see them that they will be hit either accidentally or purposely. They do act like they own the road. V

hayl		22-Jul-2025 00:04
They do have wings but always seem to prefer walking across the road.

janescottcumming		21-Jul-2025 23:44
Braving the traffic. Glad people were careful. V

Sandy Rich		21-Jul-2025 22:36
We have to remember that humans have invaded migration routes and wildlife territories of local wildlife where they once were free from human harm. Nice to hear that they made it across.

larose forest photos		21-Jul-2025 19:40
They are braving the traffic! I know not everyone likes Canada Geese, but I do. Always a welcome sign of spring when we hear their calls for the first time months. V

Raymond		21-Jul-2025 19:17
A bit of a curse in English Bay in Vancouver, BC. They eat non-stop and the other end also works non-stop, like cigarettes! A real mess.

joseantonio		21-Jul-2025 18:54
well seen and captured. So nice they were using the crosswalk.V