38. Cackling Goose
This species was originally considered to be a subspecies of the Canada Goose. Now it is considered by the Ornithological Society a full species, so I will count it as a new species on my list, although many people still call these birds Canada geese. What distinguishes these geese from the canada geese is the length of the neck. I am posting a Canada and two cackling geese for comparison.
Some older posts of Canada and cackling geese can be found here and here. I (mis)used the name Canada goose for both until now. Can you tell which is which?
37. Belted Kingfisher
Turkey Vultures
A group of more than 6 of these vultures were flying today above the Olentangy river. Here is a photo of some of them showing off their heads and wings!
This species was originally considered to be a subspecies of the Canada Goose. Now it is considered by the Ornithological Society a full species, so I will count it as a new species on my list, although many people still call these birds Canada geese. What distinguishes these geese from the canada geese is the length of the neck. I am posting a Canada and two cackling geese for comparison.
Cackling Geese
Canada Goose
Some older posts of Canada and cackling geese can be found here and here. I (mis)used the name Canada goose for both until now. Can you tell which is which?
37. Belted Kingfisher
A pair resting on a branch over the Olentangy river. The male is the one with the blue stripe across its breast while the female is the one with the two stripes. A blue one and a chestnut.
Turkey Vultures
A group of more than 6 of these vultures were flying today above the Olentangy river. Here is a photo of some of them showing off their heads and wings!
