Sunday, 6 July 2014

Ducks, Geese and Swans on an Ontario Pond

It's been a while since I've posted because I've been working overseas and interstate for most of the last 8 weeks. I did manage to get out with the camera on a few weekends between work commitments so here's the first go.

I work for a company whose head office is in Kitchener, Ontario in Canada. One of the many delights of Kitchener is Queen Victoria Park that has a human-made lake that attracts a range of birds. An early morning walk I found a few common waterfowl.

Mostly foreigners...

Mallard, Queen Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario
Mute Swan, Queen Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario

but a few locals...

Canada Goose, Queen Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario

The biggest challenge photographing the ducks, geese and swans on the lake is that they are used to being fed (despite the signs all over the place saying "Don't feed the birds") so they are constantly coming towards you when they see you near the water's edge.

A few of the rodent locals added to the entertainment

Grey Squirrel, Queen Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario

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