Danny & The 33

What if the most extraordinary wildlife story of your life was waiting right outside your front door? When a lone Canada goose appeared on a neighborhood street corner, Matt Turse and his family assumed he was simply passing through. Instead, that mysterious goose—soon named Danny—became the beginning of an unforgettable journey into the hidden world of one of North America's most misunderstood birds. Over the course of a single season, Danny transformed from a solitary sentinel into the leader of a thirty-three-member mega-flock that regularly visited the family's front yard. Through patience, observation, and mutual trust, an ordinary suburban lawn became a living wildlife sanctuary where remarkable lessons about family, leadership, communication, and coexistence unfolded every day. Part wildlife memoir, part educational nature book, Danny & The 33 combines heartwarming true stories with fascinating science about Canada geese, including: • How geese communicate and organize their flocks • Why geese form lifelong family bonds • The surprising intelligence and memory of Canada geese • How wild animals learn to trust humans • Common myths and misconceptions about geese • Practical ways to peacefully coexist with local wildlife Filled with real-life observations, beautiful photography, humor, and fascinating wildlife facts, Danny & The 33 is a celebration of the extraordinary natural world that exists all around us—if we're willing to slow down and notice it. Perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, families, educators, homeschoolers, and anyone who has ever wondered what really goes on inside a flock of geese.