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immature brant goose
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immature brant goose (branta bernicla)

this lone youngster landed close to where I sat, a few minutes after yesterday's peregrine was gone. The poor thing completely ignored me, it seemed quite exhausted and immediately started drinking and eating algae.
Habitat
coast
Location
Ver-sur-mer, Normandy, France
Date taken
19 October 2020
Scientific name
branta bernicla
Equipment used
canon EOS 90D + canon 400 mm
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose, setting and capture JJ, lovely job and many tfs.
 
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Out on its own already and a great close up JJ!! Makes for a beautiful image buddy!
 
A wonderful image you have of this youngster JJ. A brilliant chanced close up, well done.
 
A fabulous close up of this handsome (if tired) goose, JJ.
 
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Very nice looking geese these guys JJ!!

You've taken a fantastic picture of this young stray - very well done my friend.
 
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Impressive eye level close-up of this striking species of goose. Exceptional exposure showing that dark eye against its dark face. Great pose, focus, colors, feather detail, and setting. Outstanding JJ! TFS!
 
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Wonderful shot in a beautiful, natural setting!
It is almost an year since I even saw a stream :-(
 

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