Jonathan: Blue-Ring-Right, the gander who was distraught at losing his partner, is getting back on his feet again.  A female goose has started taking an interest in him: she follows him about, keeping a distance, and occasionally he chases her away; but this morning she was nearer than I’ve yet seen. She’s looking for someone to help her raise some goslings this spring and he’s still in the prime of life, and not otherwise engaged. Once one goose starts to sit on eggs, all the others want to do the same.