A flock of Canada geese feeding in grass along with a sandhill crane at Bosque Del Apache NWR. Occasionally all the birds would all raise their heads to scan their surroundings for danger. Non-predatory birds usually feed in flocks where several pairs of eyes are available to spot signs of danger. Here, I found the scene with golden grass and distant cottonwood trees very attractive.
A flock of snowgeese fly in search for food at Bosque del Apache before they turn in for the day. I liked the scene with evening light, mountains and golden grass.
Sandhill Cranes Feeding at Sunset
Sandhill cranes actively feed on the Rio Grande river at sun down. Their food consists of grains, vegetation, insects and molluscs. I was drawn to the texture of the water in the evening light.
Snowgeese wait to take off at dawn in Bosque del Apache. Like most ducks and geese in winter, snowgeese roost in shallow open waters in large colonies. With their numbers and bright plumage, they are always pleasing to photograph as a group in the soft morning light.
On one of the mornings at Bosque del Apache, I noticed an unusually large snowgeese flock portending a spectacular take off. I was not disappointed and with the sky providing a perfect backdrop, it was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The rush of the geese flock as they take off and fly at dawn has to be seen to be believed.
Snowgeese fill the dawn sky as they take flight to feed. The rush of the flock as they take off has to be seen to be believed.
Sandhill Cranes Feeding at Dusk
Sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache feed at sundown before retiring for the night.
Snowgeese warming up in the first rays of the sun.
After creating images of snow geese in large numbers, I wanted to take a closeup of their take off. This smaller group along with the clear blue waters and warm morning light created an intimate scene.
Snow geese and sandhill cranes socialize during feeding in a harvested corn field. This is an important ritual for the birds in their wintering grounds in Bosque del Apache.
Snowgeese and Sandhill Cranes Flying in to Roost
Cranes and geese fly in to roost at dusk in Bosque del Apache. With its brilliant skies and number of birds, the place provides a perfect setting for birdscapes.
