13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Wounded

Among a flock of 600 wild geese, one was shot earlier in the morning. This photo witnesses the impact of the hunting season, on the population of migratory Canada Geese. Hundreds are killed every year and even more are left injured and sometime unable to fly or to nourish themselves.

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Date Taken: 11.2015
Date Uploaded: 12.2015
Photo Location: Victoriaville, Canada
Copyright: © Suzete Sandin