Snowgeese take off to roost after feeding and socializing at dusk at the Bosque Del Apache NWR. Snowgeese are highly gregarious birds and their flocks usually number in the thousands. Their liftoff in unison is accompanied by high pitch calls and rush of wings, and is a sight to behold.
Snowgeese fill the evening skies at the Bosque del Apache NWR on their way to roost. Mountainous scenery and colorful skies in the area provide a setting for dramatic images at this location.
Wintering sandhill cranes gather to feed and socialize on a harvested corn field in late afternoon at the Bosque del Apache NWR. While not as gregarious as snowgeese, socializing such as seen here is an important part of their daily lives. I liked the light from the setting sun, and the chaos and dust created by the cranes for a pleasing scene.
