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Showing posts with label Los Angeles Arboretum. Show all posts
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Monday, July 1, 2013

Canada Goose - Branta canadensis

One of the most ubiquitous birds in North America is the Canada Goose. They are found practically everywhere - near ponds, lakes, backyards - and in some places are even considered as pests. Although they are considered as "trash birds" I always make it a point to take photos of this species everytime we visit the United States.

 Canada Geese are unmistakable with their long black necks and a white cheek patch. Recently though there was a split which made the Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) a separate species. Cackling Geese are generally smaller in size and has shorter necks and bills than the Canada Geese.

 Canada Goose - Branta canadensis
Legg Lake, South El Monte, California
March 26, 2011

 Canon 5D MkII, 300mm+1.4X (420mm)
ISO-400, 1/400, f7.1 handheld


Cackling Goose - Branta hutchinsii
Los Angeles Arboretum, Santa Anita, California
February, 13, 2008

 Canon 30D, 100-400mm at 310mm
ISO-400, 1/800, f10

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