Meet the neighbours | mikeosbornphoto

Meet the neighbours

Canada geese rule Manchester’s waterways. There is a healthy population patrolling the canal next to my Castlefield home close to the city centre.

Some residents complain about their noise and mess. Others think they’re bold, beautiful birds and part of the landscape.

Varying shades of light and the water make them arresting subjects to photograph…

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Tags: Canada geese, canal, Castlefield, Manchester, nature, photography, urban wildlife, waterway, wildlife

8 thoughts on “Meet the neighbours”

ckponderings on May 13, 2018 at 23:37 said:

A lovely theme, Mike! :) I particularly like Black Water. :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 14, 2018 at 09:08 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. They’ve spawned a few fluffy chicks – not easy in this urban environment!
  
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Jane Lurie on April 29, 2018 at 06:53 said:

Wonderful colors and reflections on the water. Really enhances the bird photos, Mike.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 29, 2018 at 07:02 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Jane. I’m not sure why I haven’t got to these guys sooner – they’re just outside the window.
  
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leecleland on April 29, 2018 at 06:16 said:

Lovely light on a lovely subject.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 29, 2018 at 07:00 said:
  
  Thank you Lee. The geese get a pretty bad press, particularly when it’s breeding season!
  
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  - leecleland on April 30, 2018 at 19:30 said:
    
    I can totally understand that but they are beautiful birds.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on April 30, 2018 at 19:35 said:
      
      Yes they’re very stately. We’re lucky they allow us to share their territory with them :)
      
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