Snow Geese ... this past week

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Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 16:34:01 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 6 more like this

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Post by pontiac1940 on Apr 4, 2021 16:34:01 GMT

Hi all
I've been quiet here. In the past week I've been out most days driving to a couple of local lakes to watch and photograph snow geese. The come though in "spring" on their way to the Arctic where they breed.
There were quite a few all week and then on Friday, April 2, a mass showed up for one day (gone yesterday) and I was fortunate to be there. Spent 2½ hours watching them, taking photos (821!!) and some video.
Hard to pick favorites from the week ... here are a few.
Here is a link to a 1 minute 46 second video I made from the April 2 videos at Tyrrell Lake ... it is best to actually download the video (if possible) as it does not play well directly from Drop Box.
So that's what I've been up to all week ... close to 2,000 photos and having driven about 800 km in total back and forth (even though the two main lakes are only 35 minutes from the house).
Great entertainment for an "old" guy.

Feeling very fortunate.
Clive

The two landing are true snow geese, but what are called "blue morphs"

The small goose is not a snow goose, but a Ross's goose .. different species... "bird nerd" stuff

Lotsa geese ...

I quite like this photo...

Lotsa geese ...

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hmca Administrator Posts: 13,502 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 18:34:17 GMT pontiac1940 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hmca on Apr 4, 2021 18:34:17 GMT Thanks for sharing, Clive. That's more geese than I can even imagine....your images help.
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whippet Senior Contributor Posts: 3,268 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 19:47:29 GMT pontiac1940 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whippet on Apr 4, 2021 19:47:29 GMT I sat here mesmerised. That was awesome, Clive.
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tourerjim Senior Forum Member Posts: 1,227	Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 19:52:03 GMT pontiac1940 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tourerjim on Apr 4, 2021 19:52:03 GMT I also agree they are awesome pictures, Clive
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blackmutt Senior Contributor Posts: 1,921 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 21:42:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blackmutt on Apr 4, 2021 21:42:00 GMT My fave is the last one. Those are very nice Clive!
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Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 4, 2021 23:29:14 GMT hmca likes this

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Post by jackscrap on Apr 4, 2021 23:29:14 GMT

Great dedication Clive, thanks for sharing this event, must be spectacular to see so many all at once! Your photos are amazing too.
just watched the video, looks like they all get spooked by something at the end when they all fly up together, all trying to stay out of each other’s way.

Last Edit: Apr 4, 2021 23:34:19 GMT by jackscrap

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Snow Geese ... this past week Apr 5, 2021 2:04:53 GMT jackscrap likes this

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Post by pontiac1940 on Apr 5, 2021 2:04:53 GMT

Thanks all. It really is a lot of fun to see and the spring and fall migration of snow geese is something I look forward to.

Apr 4, 2021 23:29:14 GMT jackscrap said:

Great dedication

Thanks Jacki, but dedication is going to the gym every day.

(Not me BTW). That is dedication. Chasing snow geese is pure pleasure. I could watch them all day. (What happened on April 2 was close to the best snow-goose day I've ever had.) I probably still have 3,000 or more photos of snow geese (I delete a lot) and there is no need for more. But it's like enjoying a hike or golf. You do it for the satisfaction is gives you. Makes me happy in a crazy world.

Glad you like these. Thanks,

Clive

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