Wildlife in Candlewood Park

Canada Geese graze not far from the lake at Candlewood Park in Danbury, CT. When most people think of these animals, they think of the mess they leave behind and prefer Swans like our friend Psycho at Hatters Park (see earlier post.) But according to biologists, mute swans are an invasive species that were imported from Europe in 1910. Mute swans are more destructive to plants in their eating habits than Canada geese and "steal" territory from native birds. Still, I like them both. Tomorrow's post: More birds at Candlewood Lake.