Cade 1958 Branta canadensis 22 July Colville River - above Killik None seen between Oolamnaganek and Killik Rivers. 3 July Colville - below mouth of Killik 1600 - flock of about 20 molting adults seen in the river and running over grovel bars. 1630 - flock of 12 more molting adults 1815 - flock of 9 1845 " 7 1905 " 12 2100 " 13 24 July Colville River - from ca 25 mi above Uniat 2130 - flock of 12 molting adults 25 July Colville River - from ca 15 mi above Uniat 1200 - flock of 15 molting adults 1430 - " " 10 1430 " " 15 " " card 7 cleaving young with 2 adults. These groups of geese were encountered usually along islands with extensive grovel bars with brush in the interior and usually where two or more channels of the river were running close together. When closely chased in the water they dive and may stay submerged for about 1 minute. They will dive repeatedly when pursued by a boat with motor.