Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens caerulescens) - 20230415-07

            Medium-sized goose with two strikingly different color morphs. White morph generally more common. Adults have black wingtips, pink bill and legs, and often show yellowish staining on the head. Juveniles have dull brownish bill and legs and variable grayish smudging on body and wings. Dark morph adults are dark slaty-gray with a white face; juveniles are entirely dark. Typically found in flocks, sometimes numbering into the thousands, but individuals may be found with other geese species. Occurs in fields, marshes, and lakes during migration and winter; breeds on Arctic tundra. Compare with Ross’s Goose, which is like a cuter miniature version of Snow Goose. Pay attention to the bill: Snow Goose has a longer bill with a more curved border where it meets the face, and a more pronounced dark “grin patch” (but beware, Ross’s can show a small grin patch too!).  (eBird)
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The snow geese are gathering in the tens of thousands to make their trek up north.  However, for some strange reason, this one was all alone on the other side of the city.  It seems to swim okay but I am wondering about his ability to fly, as the wingtips seemed mis-aligned when on land.  I'll have to check in shortly to see if it  is gone.

UPDATE:  The goose was gone today (04/23) so has either joined his friends or found a better place on the creek.  Perhaps he just wasn't quite ready to go last week.

Constance Creek, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  April 2023.
   

Taken in: Canada / Ontario / Ottawa / Dunrobin (show map)

Taken on: April 15, 2023

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Canada

Ontario

Anseriformes

Anatidae

Adult

Anser caerulescens caerulescens

Snow Goose

Schneegans

Ánsar nival

Oie des neiges

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 800mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2023 Macintosh
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