Geese in flight I
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Geese in flight I
Artist
Debbie Portwood
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Photograph - Phototography
Description
Hundreds of thousands of Geese stop for a rest in the fields each year befor continuing north or south. Evening sunlight is giving a beautiful golden glow to Geese on the wing in this shot with two massive Cypress trees in the shot as well.............(Wikipedia - The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a wild goose with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, it is occasionally found in northern Europe, and has been introduced to other temperate regions. MIGRATION -Canada Geese are known for their seasonal migrations. Most Canada Geese have staging or resting areas where they join up with others. Their autumn migration can be seen from September to the beginning of November. The early migrants have a tendency to spend less time at rest stops and go through the migration a lot faster. The later birds usually spend more time at rest stops. These geese are also renowned for their V-shaped flight formation. The front position is rotated since flying in front consumes the most energy. Canada Geese leave the winter grounds more quickly than the summer grounds. Elevated thyroid hormones, such as T3 and T4, have been measured in geese just after a big migration. This is believed because of the long days of flying in migration the thyroid gland sends out more T4 which will help the body cope with the longer journey. The increased T4 levels are also associated with increased muscle mass (hypertrophy) of the breast muscle, also because of the longer time spent flying. It is believed that the body sends out more T4 to help the goose's body with this long task by speeding up the metabolism and temperature at which the body works. Also, other studies show levels of stress hormones like corticosterone rise dramatically in these birds during and after a migration.)
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January 24th, 2012
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Jeff Folger
Where did you catch them? I caught my first shots this past November in Addison VT. I just put two images up in my wildlife gallery. (a pano and a full size to compare) Let me know what you think of the pano and whether in your opinion it will do ok or maybe get rid of that one.
Lenore Senior
Blue & brown and subject matter = puts me in heaven. Instant v/f
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thank you so much Lenore! this was taken last year, hope to get more this year! :D
Nina Stavlund
I love this time of the year with all the geese flying atround, Canada, Snow Geese, what ever they are! I can't get enough.. fabulous shot!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
An artsy image Debbie! We voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thanks ever so much for the vote and your kind comments Debra and Dave!!! :D
Will Borden
A spectacular photograph, Debbie!! F&V!
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thank you so very much Will! I was wonderful to watch them! Thank for the v/f as well! :D
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