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Angry Canada Goose

Birds and Motion, May 2007


Yet another trip to my local pond. I'm starting to get better at photographing the birds, I think. The first few shots aren't very good, but bear with me, they get better.
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thumbnail This myrtle warbler was too far away for a good photo, but I photographed it anyway.
thumbnail Myrtle warbler posing for a side view.
thumbnail Myrtle warbler showing three-quarter view.
thumbnail Myrtle warbler rear view.
thumbnail I got closer to this myrtle warbler, but the light and angle weren't very good.
thumbnail Same shot as previous, cropped and color-enhanced. I can't decide which version I like better.
thumbnail A double-crested cormorant (phalacrocorax auritus) waking from a nap.
thumbnail The cormorant has noticed me. Check out that eye color!
thumbnail The cormorant is stepping toward the edge of the log while keeping an eye on me.
thumbnail The cormorant swimming away.
thumbnail I'm minding my own business when a Canada goose comes charging in my direction.
thumbnail I shot several frames as fast as I could. You can see he's approaching quickly.
thumbnail Here he's braking for a landing.
thumbnail Same goose, seen just before taking a lunge at my camera.
thumbnail Unidentified songbird (female red-winged blackbird?) perched on a cattail.
thumbnail Silhouette of a male red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). The red on the wings is faintly visible.
thumbnail Same blackbird, in flight.

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