Morning Swim
by Robert Bales
Title
Morning Swim
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Found this family enjoying the morning sun while at the Owyhee State Park.
The ubiquitous Canada goose is one of the best known birds in North America. It is found in every contiguous U.S. state and Canadian province at one time of the year or another.
Canada geese are adaptable to many habitats and may thrive wherever grasses, grains, or berries are available. Because of changing weather, settlement, and farming patterns, many Canada (not "Canadian") geese have begun to alter their migrations. Typically, the birds summered in northern North America and flew south when cold weather arrived. This cycle endures, but some northern populations have shortened their flight to traditional wintering grounds in the southern U.S. and Mexico. Other Canada geese have become permanent residents of parks, golf courses, suburban subdevelopments, and other human habitats across much of North America. In some areas, such as airports, they are so numerous that they are considered a nuisance. Just 50 geese can produce two and a half tons of excrement in a year.
When the birds do migrate, they form impressive and aerodynamic "V-formations." They can cover 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) in just 24 hours with a favorable wind, but typically travel at a much more leisurely rate. These noisy groups honk their way along established paths that include designated "rest stops." These social birds remain in flocks year-round, except while nesting.
Canada goose populations represent a successful wildlife protection program that revived dwindling numbers in the beginning of the 20th century. The birds were guarded by law and even reintroduced in some areas where their numbers had become low. Today the geese are a popular game bird, and some management concerns center on keeping populations in check because of their detrimental effect on crops.
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August 4th, 2017
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Comments (20)
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-)
Anita Faye
Featured on Poetic Poultry 8/6/2017! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Lexa Harpell
Oh how adorable...beautifully composed and adore the lines and tones of the water...Great capture in many ways Robert!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"! I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
William Tasker
I really like this image, Robert! I love the family, of course, but also the appearance of the water. Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed the image and thanks for the nice comment and the feature along with the LF!!
Catalina Walker
A magnificent capture Robert, love this sweet art piece...Awesome photography!!l/f/tw
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet