Don’t talk with your mouth half-full, fill it up – or so my dad used to tell me.
Cape Barren Goose
Canon 5DIII, 1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 800
I’ve taken many images of Cape Barren Geese; it always pleases me to see them as they were so near to extinction just a few decades ago. It seems odd to have birds that are grazing creatures, in fact when watching them I often think their faces look like goats’ faces. I took these images from the boardwalk at The Nobbies on Phillip Island and was pleased when this bird decided to call while I was tracking it with the camera.
Cape Barren Goose – gosling
Canon 5DIII, 1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 800
There were four goslings in the family, darting around among the grass and salt bush. This little one briefly came so close that my only option was to try a portrait image. It’s often tricky to get images of ducklings and goslings that look focused as their fine down moves in the slightest breeze. Luckily I had the camera set to 1/1600 second so the tiny feathers have retained some detail.
I’ve been picking up some new equipment recently and a few people have asked if I buy online. I prefer to purchase locally whenever possible. I phone around for prices and have found that the smaller, independent stores are often able to match or beat prices, which is handy for ease of collection and for backup if something goes awry. And it feels good to support local businesses.
Thank you all for the great feedback about last week’s post, Pardalotes tunneling Every time a new ‘like’ or message pops up I whisper a little thank you, I was especially grateful to be cheered up last week.
Happy birding, Kim
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That first picture totally made me laugh this morning and you have no idea how much that means! That little fluff ball is so cute and I love the banding colors on them. As always I also love that you share information about the birds you photograph – not just pictures since I’ve learned so much from that!
I’m glad the goose made you laugh Sherry; we can’t have too many chuckles in a day.
Your site is offline tonight, I hope it comes back soon!
Hi Kim,
Always at top I love.
Many thanks Alain 🙂
Just worked out Kim that by touching image you see it without the written list, yes, well, sometimes I’m a bit naff 😁
A wonderful place to see Cape Barren Geese en mass is Flinders Island in Bass Strait or on Maria Isle, off the east coast of Tassie.
This is a bit embarrassing, but I didn’t realise that either. I don’t often look at lirralirra on a phone but have been peeved when I do to see the list across an image. Thanks heaps for letting me know, I’ll have to mention it in next week’s post. I would love to get to those islands!
Kim, just love your photography and associated comments since I discovered you recently. Your post is a reason to look forward to Fridays.
Hi Col, I’m glad you found me, and thank you for your kind comment.
You needed extra cheering last week? I don’t like the sound of that.
A new post from you popping up is one of the highlights of my week.
Love that goose, and the powder puff gosling too.
You pick up on the details EC! I’m glad you enjoy lirralirra, I feel exactly the same about your blog.
Your photos are incredible as usual.
I’m so glad you like the images Joyce, thank you for commenting.