Egyptian Goose, San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine California
The Egyptian Goose is actually a native to Africa but according to one of the sources I consulted to learn more about this bird, it has been widely introduced to other parts of the world, like Europe and parts of the US.
Other people I met in the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary during my two visits last weekend told me that they see them around this area quite often. Geese go almost always out of your way here in the Upper Mississippi Valley, they don’t let you come too close, but this guy didn’t even lift its head when people walked by within 1-2 feet distance.
Nikon Z6II, Nikon FTZ adapter, Sigma 150-600mm / f5-6.3 DG OS HSM S, CALUMET CK8156 tripod, Induro GHB2 gimbal head, @ 420mm, 1/3200 s, f/8, ISO 1000