Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Geese in East Texas

This spring we have seen and heard geese in the area. About a month ago I discovered that a pair of geese on our ranch pond had a gander of 6 goslings. Initially about the size of chicks, over the past month these things have grown very rapidly, already nearly the size of their parents. They also seem to be getting used to me. They don't leave the pond when I am around it, but they do swim to the opposite side to avoid me. This past weekend I got pretty close to them and snapped a picture. I thought geese went to Canada to lay eggs? Previously we never saw any geese in the area - even in winter. Should I expect that this could be the start of an annual event? They have done a fine job of cleaning the edge of the pond and we are thrilled to be able to see them grow.