Shannon Stirnweis (Arizona, New York, New Hampshire Oregon, B. 1931) "Canada Goose" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card of the 22c Canada Goose issued on June 13, 1987. Among the annual signals of spring's arrival is the ruckus of a Canada Geese flock. Loudly honking and noisily flapping their wings as they descend by the thousands, they reclaim their northern homes. Canada Geese arrive in their famous "V" alignment, seemingly unfettered or worn from the flight they have just completed along the well-established flyways. Upon their return, Canada Geese feed avidly on grasses, grain stubble, and other vegetation. Soon, Canada Geese seek out nesting places - usually found in open marsh areas or along the shores of lakes. Within weeks, the rookery is filled with fuzzy yellow goslings squawking for their food. The goslings will grow, on a special diet of insects and snails, to resemble their parents in color and size. Their bodies will be plump and their necks long, while their wing span may range from that of a duck to some five and a half feet. As leaves begin to change color in the Fall, Canada Geese spread their wings and join the flock heading for warmer shores. Image Size: 13.5 x 18.25 in. Overall Size: 17.5 x 22.5 in. Unframed. (B10906) See More