We went back over to Henderson today to try to show some friends the Snow Geese. It was a cold gloomy morning and I don't think the geese were in the mood for posing or being very lively.
We did find a small group of White-fronted geese this time that posed fairly close to the road.
They were so un-moving, I almost felt like I was looking at decoys.
Oh, well...wings up...must be real!
They were staring off across the field. There was a group of Canada geese on the other side of this field.
Two geese coming in for a landing.
Air Canada :-)
I thought the group of Snow Geese looked small, but they were all huddled in this one area.
Sort of a sheltered hill. I think they are waiting for better weather. I wish we would get some sunshine and the temps come back up. I think they would be more active if the weather improves.
Some of the dark ones.
Coming in to land
A group of the White-fronted landing in front of the Snow Geese.
We also chased this Kestrel and several hawks around.....not a very good shot.
I seem to get the focus about the time they take off!
This time it was a Red Tailed Hawk.
Flying away from those 'crazy camera nuts'.
Not a good shot.....but I was focusing on the Hawk (or not focusing as it turned out) and didn't even notice that squirrel on the same branch! Do you think he is hiding behind that limb? Not sure I would want to be that close to someone who might make me his dinner.
We did find a small group of White-fronted geese this time that posed fairly close to the road.
They were so un-moving, I almost felt like I was looking at decoys.
Oh, well...wings up...must be real!
They were staring off across the field. There was a group of Canada geese on the other side of this field.
Two geese coming in for a landing.
Air Canada :-)
I thought the group of Snow Geese looked small, but they were all huddled in this one area.
Sort of a sheltered hill. I think they are waiting for better weather. I wish we would get some sunshine and the temps come back up. I think they would be more active if the weather improves.
Some of the dark ones.
Coming in to land
A group of the White-fronted landing in front of the Snow Geese.
We also chased this Kestrel and several hawks around.....not a very good shot.
I seem to get the focus about the time they take off!
This time it was a Red Tailed Hawk.
Flying away from those 'crazy camera nuts'.
Not a good shot.....but I was focusing on the Hawk (or not focusing as it turned out) and didn't even notice that squirrel on the same branch! Do you think he is hiding behind that limb? Not sure I would want to be that close to someone who might make me his dinner.
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13 comments:
Interesting! I've never seen white fronted geese before.
I wonder why they are called white fronted geese when in fact the most prominent white they have is their butt.
Nice collection of shots of so many geese all together.
what an amazing number of geese!
Hi Mary...I have only seen the Snow Geese once here, but I'm sure there are some in places!!
That must be quite a sight!!
The picture of the Hawk and the Squirrel pretty funny...I would be hiding if I was he!! : }
I was just thinking about that yesterday,what we don't notice when we have a subject in focus!!
Cicero: Actually, it is Greater White-fronted Goose...I need to correct that.
Arija: The "white front" is that white bit around their bill...thus in the front.
Dreamfalcon: This was a small number from last week. I think part of the flock must have been hiding further back.
Grammie G.: I thought that hawk and squirrel was pretty funny, too. There was another Red tail hawk on a close-by tree...the one that I spooked the first time. If I was that squirrel I would be hiding in my nest! He may be afraid to move and draw attention to himself.
Just gorgeous. I love them. Well done. I am happy to view them from the warmth of my chair.
In spite of the overcast,you got some great pictures.I think that squirrel is living dangerously.
Blessings,Ruth
incredible shots~ that last one though is kinda scary for the squirrel, i'm sure. i'd say you're right about him hiding from that hawk. hope all is well. have a great day.
Wonderful pictures of the Geese, Mary! You were lucky to get the squirrel and hawk together, but the squirrel may be in trouble!
Jenn: Thanks!
Ruth: I really think the squirrel could out run and maneuver the hawk from that position. The hawk would have to make a sideways dive and into all the branches.
Naquillity: I'm betting on the squirrel :-)
Dorothy: Thanks! I think there are more geese around, but I was glad to see the White-fronted ones.
I wanted to get a White-fronted goose yesterday Mary but no luck on that one! You get the best pictures!! LOVE the squirrel and hawk...DONT show Star!!! hahahahaha!
Good, good pictures Mary. I'd love to see all those geese in one spot!
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You never have to apoplgize for any of your shots. How you get them, I don't know. I stick to wildflowers--they don't wiggle or take off.
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