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Branta canadensis


Branta canadensis
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Copyright: Philip Erche (netfalls) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1752 W: 153 N: 2457] (9276)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma 135-400 F4,5-5,6
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-05-14 3:47
Viewed: 1309
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), colloquially Canadian Goose in North America, belongs to the Branta genus of geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species. The species name, canadensis, is a New Latin word meaning "of Canada".

The black head and neck with white "chinstrap" distinguish this goose from all except the Barnacle Goose, but the latter has a black breast and grey, rather than brownish, body plumage. There are up to 12 subspecies of this bird, of varying sizes and plumage details, but all are recognizable as Canada Geese.

The small races, for example B. c. minima, are now considered in North America to be a separate species, the Cackling Goose, B. hutchinsonii. The large subspecies, such as the giant Canada Goose, B. c. maxima remain as Canada Goose.

This well-known species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern USA in a variety of habitats. However, the nest is usually located in an elevated area near water, sometimes on a beaver lodge. The eggs are laid in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down. Males, 8–14 pounds (3.5–6.5 kg), can be very aggressive in defending territory. A pair may mate for life (around 20 years). The female looks virtually identical but is slightly lighter (7–12 pounds, 3–5.5 kg), and has a different honking.

Like most geese it is naturally migratory, the wintering range being most of the USA. The calls overhead from large groups of Canada Geese flying in V-shaped formation signal the transitions into spring and fall. In some areas, migration routes have changed due to changes in habitat and food sources. In mild climates, such as the Pacific Northwest, due to a lack of former predators, some of the population has become non-migratory. Some migratory populations in temperate climates frequent cities as well, due to convenient, predator-free open spaces. These birds are considered by many to be a nuisance, mainly because of the large volume of feces they produce, and some cities have begun extermination programs against them.

This species has reached western Europe naturally, as has been proved by ringing recoveries, but has also been introduced. The introduced birds are of the largest race, and have established feral populations in Great Britain, The Netherlands and Scandinavia. The birds are also found on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Siberia, eastern China, and throughout Japan.

Semi-tame feral birds are common in parks, and have become a pest in some areas. Interestingly, it is now proved that most Scandinavian and some British birds have established a migration pattern.
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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-05-14 3:52]

Hello Philip!

This is a wonderful shot. The pose is just great! :) The details are razorsharp (I can see his teeth) and the exposure is spot on. I love the catchlight in his eye. Well done & TFS! This is a great closeup.

Regards,
Pieter

Excellent closeup Philip. He looks like he is making a fuss about something. Typical of photography models! :-) Crisp sharp shot. Very nice composition. Thanks

This is great. Excellent detail, very sharp, and you can't miss the reflection on this one!
I love this pose. I see CG every week, but it's so difficult to get something 'different' from them. I really like their 'hissing' 'don't get too close' stance, but I'm generally too busy watching them so forget to get it on film (!?).
Well done with this shot, and thanks for posting.

wauw Philipe,
What a great capture you made here, fantastic details in this absolute fantastic composition, the details are amasing, very good in pov, fantastic job,
gr. Jaap

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2005-05-14 5:23]

More than sea monster then goose :-) Excellent shot! Very refreshing, something like new category - dental macros of birds :-) I like it very, very much !

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2005-05-14 5:36]

Une très belle prise de vue, la tête posé au dessue de l'eau. La netteté et les gouttelettes qui brille au soleil en font une superbe composition.

FÉLICITATIONS !!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-05-14 5:56]

Wonderful shot Philip!
Moment you caught,lighting,framing and details are perfect.TFS....:-)

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
  • [2005-05-14 6:03]

A superb capture Philip.
Excellent composition and detail.
Great work,very well done indeed!

Superb photo Philip!
Lighting,details and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5859] (19702)
  • [2005-05-14 9:37]

Wow, very awesome shot, Philippe. Very powerful visual impact. Unusual POV. Look at all those little "teeth" on the beak. Just great exposure and composition. TFS. : )

Very good picture, Philip.
Great exposed, well composed, nice colours and very good details.
Great work, my friend.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-05-14 16:28]

Great capture. Like the open beak. Looks like he has teeth. Nice and sharp.
Regards Toni

Excellent profile Philip. Sharp and detailed with great exposure..Really like your low-slung squawk-box!

Great capture, nice and sharp, good POV and DOF. Nice pose captured.

Impressive close up, Philip. Nice details and a pose I have not seen before. :) Very well done.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-05-17 22:15]

I like this too. Very nice composition and pov. The expression upon its face is great too.

Well done.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-05-21 3:45]

Hello Philip.
Personal assessment of the photo: excellent.
Strong visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much for sharing.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7973)
  • [2005-05-30 15:57]

I like the fine details in this canadian goose.The colors and the contrast in this photo is superb. How did you get so close to this wonderful goose?
Especially the bill is razorsharp.
great performance.


regards,

Zeno.

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