Greater White-fronted Geese migrate north in spring to nest in Alaska and the Arctic Tundra. In the fall, they migrate south to their wintering grounds in the Gulf of Mexico and California. Large flocks often gather in our region on a feeding stopover before heading south.
(Taken on Sept 11, 2018, Murray Marsh, Alberta)

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A young Greater White-fronted Goose flying through morning sky.
(Taken on Sept. 2019, Sturgeon County, Alberta)

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Canada Goose Goslings @ Beaumaris Lake.

I think there is one thing more cute than a new born gosling, and that is having three goslings sitting together in front of a camera!

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Canada Geese landing @ Hermitage Park.

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Whiffling

We all have seen this aerial maneuver being executed so effortlessly by the birds such as ducks and geese.

Whiffling helps the birds to rapidly descend to a landing area.

What appeals most to my wonder is the way the bird is able to keep its head horizontal to the ground - and stay focused on navigating - while its body is upside down, as seen in this picture.

Nikon D500 w/ Nikon 500mmf4G +1.4X
(Taken on early Oct. Murray Marsh, Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada)

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