Yesterday I saw a Snow Goose wearing a yellow neck collar with two letters and two numbers: UP and 62. Neck collars have been used to study the life and migration of these geese. A yellow collar means that it is a female. The letters and numbers probably mean something also, but only the researchers would know that.
Snow Geese couple at Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge on 13-Dec-2015.
Right on cue, the female turned in my direction to allow me a better look at the collar.
UP62 clearly visible on collar.
Collar seen from the other side.
Suddenly, the male Snow Goose signaled they should take off.
Let’s fly!
UP 62 followed her mate.
Last photo before the pair became airborne.
neihtn 
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One more wee visit to admire the performances and the graceful poses of the Snow Geese.Looking forward to your new post:)
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Thanks Doda. New post should be published now.
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I’ll stay up a little more while catching up and I might see it.Otherwise,first thing in the morning 🙂
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Perfect captures again! I love how they run on the water at take off. I also hope a researcher sees your post as they are always interested to know where their birds have been spotted.
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I am trying to find the research organization’s email address to send them the link to this post.
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I’d recommend at least to send it to the Cornell Ornithology Lab. They often send such stuff onward if the bird is not “theirs”.
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That’s a good idea!
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Reported to the Bird Banding Laboratory at https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/
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Excellent capture and photography!
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Thank you Greg!
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🙂
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Fabulous birds,wonderful photos!You perfectly captured the collar especially when she decided to have a better look at you … Great take off timing and a lovely bird story too!Wonder how you know the names of all these birds,Hien.
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Doda, when I started out three years ago, I did not know very many bird names. But with time, I am becoming better at recognizing them. Thank you for your nice comments!
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My pleasure Hien!You’re now a real birder;it’s so exciting to see and photograph all these lovely species.Many thanks also for coming by and commenting.I’m trying to catch up and then I’ll reply to the comments I’ve received.
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I still have a lot to learn to be a real birder!
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I know Hien,nature’s gifts are numerous 🙂
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Amazing photos–every time, Hien. I so enjoy your pictures.
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Thank you Lois! I’m very glad you enjoy these pictures.
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What captures of the snow goose, especially the second last one.
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Thanks Amy! That second to last photo is also my favorite.
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Beautiful shots, Neihtn. I have yet to try my luck with birds. I watch you and Tiny and I am amazed!!! Have a great Sunday!! ❤
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Thank you Amy! You should get into photographing birds. It may be challenging but you’ll be noticing things that you had not seen before.
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My Mom’s favorite bird is a Cardinal and those are the very birds that come to our feeder. I am planning on setting my camera on tripod up at a window to try to get some good shots. I KNOW if I am outside these birds won’t come, especially at this time of year. 🙂 ❤
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I mostly shoot from inside the house, with the patio door partially open. If I came out, the birds fly away, and only a few would bother to return until I retreat! 🙂
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Yup just as I thought! OK. Now I must wait for the rain to pass, wash the window I will be shooting through and put lots of birdseed out. The Cardinals usually late afternoon. So, I will be prepared!!! 🙂
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Oh. I want to give my Mom a framed image of a Cardinal that I took. Hence the reason why I would like to try to shoot these birds. (with my camera of course!) LOL ❤
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I hope you’ll get that shot for your Mom!
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So do I, Neihtn. It would certainly make her day!!! ❤
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