Morten Goosey-Gander

Dunfin

Dunfin and Morten Goosey-Gander are a mated pair, deeply devoted to each other and raising their young together.

Dunfin

Dunfin and Morten Goosey-Gander are a mated pair, deeply devoted to each other and raising their young together.

Dunfin

Dunfin and Morten Goosey-Gander are a mated pair, deeply devoted to each other and raising their young together.

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

The farmyard goose who joins the wild geese and becomes Nils's loyal companion.

The Boy

A domestic goose who decides to fly with the wild geese, carrying Nils on his back.

The Wild Geese

A young tame gander fired with a passion for adventure by the wild geese. He decides to follow them and takes flight, inadvertently carrying Nils with him.

The Big Checked Cloth

Morten is the gander carrying Nils on the flight over Skåne.

Akka from Kebnekaise

Morten is part of the flock, following Akka's lead alongside Nils.

Evening

Struggles to keep up with the wild geese, nearly collapses, but is revived by Nils. Catches a perch for Nils and expresses his desire to prove tame geese are worthy.

Night

Warns Nils to be careful during the chase.

Goose-Play

Morten is the white goose that glistens in the forest, participating in the rescue flight and tempting Smirre.

The Wonderful Journey of Nils

A domestic goose who decides to fly with the wild geese and becomes Nils's companion.

Vittskövle

Captured by children after refusing to fly away; leaves white down as clues for Nils.

In Övid Cloister Park

Morten participates in games with the wild geese and is later stolen but rescued by Nils. He remains with the flock and supports Nils's desire to stay.

Glimminge Castle

Morten accompanies Nils and the flock to the castle.

The Stork

The white farm goose who is excited about the crane dance and offers to stay with Nils if he cannot attend.

In Rainy Weather

Provides warmth for Nils under his wing; Nils is tasked with ensuring his safe return.

By Ronneby River

Sleeps with Nils tucked under his wing; Nils creeps out from under the wing due to anxiety.

Karlskrona

Morten is with the flock; Nils considers crawling under his wing for warmth.

The Trip to Öland

Morten carries Nils during the flight, and Nils clutches his neck in fear when the mist causes disorientation.

Öland's Southern Point

Repeatedly disappears in the mist to visit and care for the wounded gray goose Dunfin, and ultimately turns back for her.

Little Karl's Island

Travels with the flock to the island.

The Storm

Morten is part of the flock enduring the storm, mentioned implicitly as one of the wild geese.

The Sheep

Present in the flock that takes shelter in the cave.

Hell's Hole

Pretends to be injured to lure the foxes toward Hell's Hole, then flies across the crevice.

The Living City

Also attempts to comfort Nils about the sunken city.

Kidnapped by Crows

Left waiting on the shore after Nils goes into the grove; Nils worries about him while being carried away.

The Cabin

Rescues Nils by flying him away from the heath, accompanied by Dunfin.

The Old Peasant Woman

Morten is one of the tired travelers, having chosen Dunfin as his companion to search for Nils. He falls asleep immediately upon entering the cowshed.

From Taberg to Huskvarna

Successfully finds Nils and brings him back to the flock, prompting a joyful reunion on Taberg.

Ulvåsa-Lady

Travels with the flock and interacts with Nils during the journey.

The Homespun Cloth

Carries Nils and turns back when the shoe falls, but is told to fly upward again.

The Wind Witch

Morten struggles to keep up with the flock during the windstorm, showing his loyalty and determination.

Market Eve

Morten is part of the wild geese flock sleeping on the island.

The Breaking Up of the Ice

Morten Goosey-Gander is the white goose that snatches the wooden shoe left by Osa.

The Ironworks

Carries Nils before the wind separates them; Nils expects him to return but he does not appear in the chapter.

The Flood

Struggles to keep up with the flock during the flood, relying on Nils's encouragement.

The Swans

The tame white gander; mocked and attacked by the swans for his appearance.

Dunfin

Develops a close bond with Dunfin, showing care and affection toward her.

The City That Floats on the Water

The tame white goosey-gander is devoted to Dunfin and would die for her.

The Sisters

Survives poisoning by Prettywing and Goldeye; fights an eagle (Gorgo) to defend the flock.

Stockholm

Morten accompanies Nils and the geese to Stockholm, participating in the journey.

In Captivity

Mentioned as one of Nils's comrades in Lapland whom he yearns to rejoin.

On Over Gästrikland

Flies with the flock, carrying Nils.

A Day in Hälsingland

Flies with the flock, part of the journey through Hälsingland.

A Morning in Ångermanland

Present with the flock, participating in the morning activities.

Westbottom and Lapland

Morten flies alongside Nils, experiencing the vastness of Lapland.

The Meeting

Standing watch beside Dunfin's nest; Nils does not wake him.

Homeward Bound!

Travels with the flock, loyal to Nils and the geese.

The First Travelling Day

Carries Nils on his back during the migration; has been preoccupied with his mate Dunfin during the summer.

Legends from Härjedalen

Mentioned as missing; Nils worries about him.

Vermland and Dalsland

Mentioned as the one Nils wants to protect from the elf's stipulations due to his brave and generous nature.

A Little Homestead

Mentioned by Nils as he thinks about how to explain his decision to stay.

The Treasure on the Island

Accompanies Nils on the island, showing loyalty.

On Their Way to the Sea

Morten is reluctant to continue traveling, preferring to return home to Holger Nilsson's cow shed, but agrees to stay with Nils.

The Gift of the Wild Geese

Mentioned as the friend Nils refuses to abandon, despite the elf's harsh conditions.

Home at Last

Captured by Nils's parents and about to be killed; saved by Nils's intervention.

The Parting with the Wild Geese

Nils tries to rouse him in the pen, but Morten has no desire to leave home.

Endnotes

Explained as a pet name for a tame gander, analogous to 'Dickie-bird' for a pet bird.