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Rare goose, native to eastern Eurasia. Was foraging next to the sidewalk and let me get this close to him. This is an uncropped shot.
This is one of the five geese we had in the neighbourhood. They were living near a ditch and were always crossing the street and also leave their shit. Some people found this enoying but others protested when the city wanted to move them, But they did it sneaky. This goose returned after a view month and took two others with him. I hope they will let them stay now.
See also the two pictures below.
Canada Goose,
Order,- Anseriformes, Family,- Anatidae, Species,- Branta canadensis,
The Canada Goose was introduced into England from North America in the seventeenth century. Further introductions in Britain and Ireland as well as in Norway. Sweden and other European countries have resulted in the species becoming naturalised and expanding its range beyond that of the initial introductions, It is found on lakes, pools and ornamental waters especially where grassy banks offer good feeding. The nest-site is usually close to water, often at the base of a tree or on islands where present. The species is colonial, though solitary nests occur, The nest is a mound of grass, reeds and other plant material lined with down lncubation is by the female alone though the male stands guard.
The Canada Goose feeds mainly on plant matter including some aquatic plants. Most of the food is taken on land where shoots, roots, cereals, and seeds form the diet.
The British population is largely resident, though there is a strong moult-migration, particularly from Yorkshire to Invernesshire. Scandinavian breeders move to Germany and the Netherlands in winter, Some wild Canada Geese from North America in very small numbers in Ireland and west Scotland in winter.
Migration, - Main movements in mid September to November and return in late February to April,
Length, - Male - 99 cm, Female, - 94 cm,
Wing length, - Male, -49 cm, Female, -47 cm,
Weight, - Male, - 4900 g, Female, - 4400 g,
Wingspan,- 1.5 - 1.8 m
Lifesspan,- 20 - 25 years,
Status,- Localized,
Seen by the pond at Aylesford Priory, Aylesford, Kent
Explore #88 on 10-June-2012
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Living in the PNW, February is a difficult time to get motivated and create images. Today was a day that I tried. No, not exciting but I tried. I wasn't about to drive out to the coast, it was snowing. I had a 1.4TC on the lens giving me a 650mm optical reach.
Shutter Speed: 1/350 second
Aperture: F/6.0
Focal Length: 230 mm (Nikon DX)
I really like that surprised face expression. 😁 This is probably my favorite of the goose captures that I took so far.
There were a lot of greylag geese in Oslo, though more Canada geese. These are the ancestors of the domestic goose. Another first, though not as exciting as the commong goldeneye.
I like to go out to see what I find to photograph on foggy mornings. Fog doesn't happen very often where I live, so I have to get out there when it does happen. On the morning I took this I headed to a park close to where I live and just walked around looking for interesting things. I saw this goose that was on alert while it's partner was grazing nearby and slowly moved to a place where I could get a photo of the reflection of trees and the goose in the pond. I didn't want to scare them away before getting the shot.