The breeding ground of this species of goose is around the Bering Sea, primarily in Alaska but also in Siberia. It is sometimes seen southward along the Pacific Coast of Canada and the US. They are mitigatory and winter in mainly in the Aleutian Islands.
The coloring of the male and female are almost identical but juveniles have heads the same color as the body.
These two Emperor geese live at our local Pioneer Park Aviary. The aviary has a breeding pair that live there year round. They have a huge wooded area to live in with a stream running through the enclosure.
For more visit Tina's PicStory, Freda's Tuesday Takes, Outdoor Wednesday and Watery Wednesday.
I am taking part in a spay/neuter event again this week so I might not be around much.
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20 comments:
Great pictures you show.
Wishing you a good day.
Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
Stunning!
the black and white is a work of art, frame that one. beautiful. never seen these before, they look more like ducks than geese
They are beautiful! Love all your pics!
wow, neat coloring
This one is beautiful, I have never seen a real one!
Such a beauty. I particularly loved the second shot with the patterns on the goose and those in the water. It reminds me of a painting.
Very nice! The monochrome one speaks volumes!
E is for an Excellent set of pictures.
Good luck with the spaying/neutering.
Hugs Madi and Mom
They have such gorgeous patterns in their feathers!
Great photos! I love how you capture the ripples in the water. I have never seen these types of geese. Interesting to learn about them, and it sounds like they live an ideal life at the aviary. xx
I had no idea he was called an Emperor Goose. Thanks. sandie
So pretty! I've never seen one in the wild.
You have been helping so many kitties! You're so wonderful! Looking forward to seeing the pics if you get a chance to take some. :)
Awesome shots!
Mary, MI
The Emperor Goose is a beauty... Perfect name for them...
We are extremely busy now too, Judy...
Hugs,
Betsy
I don't believe that I have ever seen an Emperor Goose before. Jeepers that photograph is perfect.
Joyce M
The second picture is incredible. Good luck with your wonderful project that you help with.
Anne and Sasha
very beautiful E! is the second one bw?
A beauty, to be sure!
Judy, I have no idea how you make the time to do all the things you do. Your photos are always stunning, you read and review, return zillions of comments, take care of your kitties and still find time to post and I imagine have a life outside the blogging world. lol
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