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Two species: Canada Goose & Cackling Geese (swimming)
Two species: Canada Goose & Cackling Geese (swimming)
hahn23


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Location: Lake Estes, Estes Park, CO
Date: Apr 2, 2013
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Nature, Birds
Date Uploaded: Apr 2, 2013

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 The big one in the lead is a Canada Goose, Branta canadensis.

The two smaller geese following are Cackling Geese, Branta Hutchinsii.

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 04/03/2013 07:02:31 PM
I agree with Enlightened - will have to watch much more closely when I see geese from now on. Thanks for the education!
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 04/02/2013 08:49:32 PM
I have to say I have never heard of the cackling goose until today. I am going to have to look closer at the geese here.
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 04/02/2013 08:45:44 PM
Nice image for size comparison.
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