As summer moves on and the leaves begin to fall, it will soon be time for that great wildlife spectacular in the field adjacent to the intersection of Kings Highway and Clay Road.
Anser caerulescens, the snow geese, will soon return, by the tens of thousands. Floating from the sky, the voracious feeders will gently drop to the ground to begin foraging the bounty scattered amongst the eight-inch-high cornstalks left from the harvest.
The sight and sounds are addictive to passersby, causing most motorists to slow to catch a longer glimpse and some to stop to enjoy the intoxicating nature of the experience.
But trouble looms in the future for both the black-wing-tipped visitors and the spectators wishing to take in just one more second of the moment.
Snow geese, being creatures of habit, often stop at the same fields during their migration but, flying high above, can’t help but notice that their field is shrinking, victimized by the unquenchable thirst for building more homes in the area.
How long will it be before the entire field is gone and another natural aesthetic is surrendered to development?
Dr. James H. VanSciver
Lewes
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