IMG_1036.jpg by Kit Fassett

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01-SEP-2007

IMG_1036.jpg

A Nene (Hawaiian Goose) in the Hawaii Volcano National Park. These two birds just sat on the trail. It is the first I have seen wild birds that did not move as I approached. I could have picked this bird up, no problem.

Canon EOS 30D
1/1000s f/8.0 at 200.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	01-Sep-2007 16:21:26
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 30D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	200 mm
Exposure Time	1/1000 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	average (1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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as		12-Nov-2007 23:15
These dudes are not too bright -- just lazy islanders! :) Scientists believe these birds were once nearly identical to the Canada goose, but after thousands of years of evolution, they are now quite different. They seldom swim and were not bothered by predators or cold temperatures, so they did not fly as much. Today the Nene has feet that are only half as webbed as other geese, with longer toes for climbing on the rocky lava flows. Their wings are weak, compared to other geese.

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