Martinmere November 6th 2011 - This day the pink footed geese just kept on coming. Thousands upon thousands of birds. Their familiar call in flight was nothing compared to the sinister hum that emanated from the flock whilst on the ground. It was something akin to a large swarm of bees, or, to my mind, like the sound the Zulus made (from the film) whilst still concealed over the hill to frighten their victims. It was eerie indeed and sent a shiver up my spine. These creatures are truely wild. This photograph may have a romantic quality to it but there is nothing romantic in nature. It is harsh and life can be very hard at times for these birds. It is great that places like Martinmere offer them such a valuable lifeline where they can feed over the winter months and we can enjoy their beauty.

400mm iso 200 f8 @ 1/4000