Upland geese were very common in the Falkland Islands. Many of them were walking around with new chicks trailing behind. The father (males are almost completely white with a bit of black) was also nearby. This was on Carcass Island which was blooming everywhere with yellow flowers — an introduced species from Europe called gorse.
Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/1600th of a second
I also enjoyed the Upland Geese in Patagonia. They are beautiful. Also, here in Hawaii close to our nature preserve, Gorse has become a major problem, taking away acres and acres of protected forest from our native birds! It’s a losing battle!
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Upland geese were very common in the Falkland Islands. Many of them were walking around with new chicks trailing behind. The father (males are almost completely white with a bit of black) was also nearby. This was on Carcass Island which was blooming everywhere with yellow flowers — an introduced species from Europe called gorse.
What beautiful colors in the bird’s feathers! Sean, was this image shot in DX mode or did you happen to crop it in post-production? Sue
Hi Sue, it was shot full frame with a very slight crop in post.
I also enjoyed the Upland Geese in Patagonia. They are beautiful. Also, here in Hawaii close to our nature preserve, Gorse has become a major problem, taking away acres and acres of protected forest from our native birds! It’s a losing battle!
For a walk midst the —- Gorse goslings attend their mothers every step —- What better guide to seek
great pic. ) did you add any thing to this pic, color dupe to make it look real?
I like the muted yellow flower back ground.