Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are our constant companions at my favorite marshland park throughout the fall and the winter as the geese migrate south or choose to overwinter at the park. Several small flocks flew in yesterday, accompanied by the usual amount of honking and splashing to announce their arrival.
Folks at the park either love the geese or hate them (because of the mess they make). I enjoy seeing them and they provide me with lots of practice subjects to hone my skills in capturing birds in flight. Their interactions with each other are also fun to watch.
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Great shots =)
Thanks.
I think I fall into both camps with geese. I finally figured out I enjoy them from a distance, hearing the honks as they fly in formation in fall.
Loving from a distance? A psychologist might have a field day with a statement like that. I too enjoy seeing the v-shaped formations in the sky–a clear sign that we are moving deeper into Autumn.
Find anything else fun there Mike? I’ll be there this Sunday coaching a “Birds of Prey” Photography workshop.
We are in a transitional period at Huntley Meadows Park. Some of the beavers seem to be reconstructing a former lodge, but they have been pretty elusive. We should have migratory birds coming through, so you never know what you might see.
I would LOVE to see the beavers. Have yet to see one in the wild. Thanks Mike.
There are a couple of different beaver lodges at Huntley Meadows Park, but it’s really tough to spot one of the beavers. Usually you have to be pretty early or pretty late and unusually lucky to see one, though they are more active at this time of the year getting their lodges ready for the winter. Best wishes with your raptor class.
I like watching geese too, but I have friends who live on a pond and don’t care for cleaning up after them.
You got some great action shots of them!
Thanks, Allen. It’s a nice challenge to try to get action shots of the geese. Soon they’ll be coming and going with greater regularity, but for now they are new and exciting (after a summer of shooting mostly insects).