The Greater Snow Geese of Cap Tourmente in the spring appear a little different than geese at other locations.

Because they delight in eating the roots of an aquatic plant, the Three-square Bulrush or Common Three-square, at low tide, their appearance is less than clean and white as they should be. Iron minerals tint their head feathers as the geese stick their heads deep into the mud to gain access to the roots. The plant is called Scirpe d'Amérique in French.

Canon 40D with 400L lens @ 1/1250, f11, ISO 400, - 1/3 exposure compensation so as not to blow out the whites. Slightly cropped for composition purposes.

Cheers,

Mike