The Season of Don’t Come Too Close
Contemporary Folk Illustration with a Canada Goose
A contemporary folk illustration of a Canada goose standing alert during nesting season, wings raised as a clear warning to keep your distance. The scene combines wildlife behaviour with simple graphic elements.
Type: Commissioned Illustration
Medium: Digitally hand-drawn illustration
Keywords: Canada goose illustration, nesting season, wildlife signage, contemporary folk
This illustration depicts a Canada goose mid-stride, wings lifted and body angled forward in a defensive posture associated with nesting season. The bird stands on a patch of grass, its stance occupying most of the frame and leaving little ambiguity about its intent.
Behind the goose, a pale blue circular shape suggests open sky, while muted green grounds the scene. Bold French text reads “Section fermée. Nidification en cours.”, functioning as both signage and a direct translation of the bird’s behaviour into human language.
This illustration was commissioned by Héritage Laurentien for use in public parks during nesting season. The image functions as clear visual signage, designed to inform visitors and encourage appropriate distance from nesting geese.