On the Road: Snow geese in the shimmer
A nature enthusiast recounts a bird-watching trip in Alberta, Canada, while searching for migrating snow geese. Despite failing to find large flocks, the author observes various other local bird species.
Why it matters
The article highlights regional environmental observations and the impact of seasonal migration patterns on local wildlife populations.
Snow geese near Bassano, Ab., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. I knew things were going to be tough as soon as I put the camera up to my eye.
The snow geese I'd finally found after driving aimlessly around for a couple of hours east of the city, checking out every slough I'd seen them on before at this time of year, I'd finally found a few on a pond by Bassano. Being bright white, they really stood out among the white-fronted and Canada geese they were swimming with.
But as I aimed the long lens, I realized there was going to be a problem.
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