Canada Goose on Glover’s Pond

Canada Goose

Canada Goose - Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light

Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are common in my area and I often overlook taking images of them because of that. I really shouldn’t though because they are beautiful birds.

I photographed this Canada Goose as it paddled past me on Glover’s Pond at Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area in northern Utah two years ago.

Mia

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The sounds of Fall

Canada Geese on Glover Pond, Utah
Canada Geese on Glover Pond
Farmington Bay WMA, Davis County,  Utah

Nikon D200, f13, 1/160, ISO 400, 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm

This morning I can hear Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) overhead after a hot summer when I have heard few. Listening to them I realize that soon summer will end and the colorful season of fall will begin.  When I hear the geese calling I think of brisk mornings, the sound of their wings and flocks flying in their V formation.

Many species of birds will migrate through on their way to their wintering grounds and the birds that we see here in winter will slowly start to trickle in. I’m looking forward to seeing more raptors, ducks and geese.

Canada Goose lift off
Canada Goose lift off

Farmington Bay WMA, Davis County,  Utah
Nikon D200, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 320, 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm

I will miss the birds I see in the summer, the Loggerhead Shrikes, Long-billed Curlews, Sage Thrashers and more but I am looking forward to more opportunities with the common but delightful Canada Geese.

Mia

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