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The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is undoubtedly one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable birds across North America. Since the species evidently is increasing in numbers, both of these characteristics can be expected to increase. The Canada Goose, while normally a large bird, has a number of recognized subspecies across its broad range. Some of these are much smaller, approaching the size of large ducks.

Even though this bird is perhaps considered a nuisance by some people (especially those inflicted with thousands of them on their fields or golf courses), seeing a "V" formation of Canada Geese fly overhead accompanied by the whir of their wings and trade-mark honking remains a thrilling sight for us. It seems somehow essentially Canadian, despite the broad presence of these birds elsewhere across the continent.

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Here is a Canada Goose with four goslings, paddling along (perhaps coincidentally or perhaps not) in a "V" formation. We saw these family members May 11, 2003 in Carburn Park while out looking for a Bald Eagle.

EXIF 2.2 photo info:

 

  • 320 x 282 true color
  • Exposure time: 1/368.70
  • F-stop: 6.6
  • ISO speed: 100
  • Focal length: 71.2000
  • Exposure mode: Auto
  • White balance: Auto
  • Exposure bias: 0.0000
  • Metering mode: Center Weighted
  • Exposure program: Normal
  • Gain control: None
  • Contrast: Normal
  • Saturation: Normal
  • Sharpness: Normal
  • Camera make: NIKON
  • Camera model: E5700

Larger photo info:

 

  • 640 x 570 true color
  • 209KB

 

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