2013
SJ9398 : Canada Geese, Peak Forest Canal
taken 12 years ago, near to Dukinfield, Tameside, England
Canada Geese, Peak Forest Canal
A family of Canada Geese by the side of the Peak Forest Canal at Dukinfield.
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are big waterbirds with a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and wide, flat bill. They have a distinctive black head and neck and large white throat patch.
Originally native to Arctic and temperate regions of North America, the geese were first introduced in Britain in the late 17th century as an addition to King James II's waterfowl collection in St. James's Park and have successfully spread to cover most of the UK.
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) are big waterbirds with a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and wide, flat bill. They have a distinctive black head and neck and large white throat patch.
Originally native to Arctic and temperate regions of North America, the geese were first introduced in Britain in the late 17th century as an addition to King James II's waterfowl collection in St. James's Park and have successfully spread to cover most of the UK.
Peak Forest Canal
The Peak Forest Canal runs for 15 miles between Ashton under Lyne and Whaley Bridge.
It was built to link the Ashton Canal with the tramways that brought limestone from the Peak District quarries.
The Lower Peak Forest Canal forms part of the "Cheshire Ring".
LinkPennine Waterways website including a "virtual tour" of the canal
Link
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- Grid Square
- SJ9398, 688 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 27 May, 2013 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 4 June, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 9347 9811 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:28.7803N 2:5.9917W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 9346 9809
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
