I took Brooklyn and my camera for a walk today and found this guy all by himself on the pond.
I first thought "Snow Goose" but the beak and legs are wrong along with the black feathers.
Can anybody help identify this bird? Please.
In-sights into moving from an Acreage back to Town, plus a few things I find of interest. Two things that horses are scared about: 1. Things that move 2. Things that don't move
i'd definitely say a greylag goose hybrid. not sure mixed with what, but that neck and bill say greylag to me. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bird. I was thinking a hybrid, too, but of what, I have no idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome goose! Good shots!
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos, but I'm no help on the I.D.
ReplyDeleteNo idea on id but what a gorgeous bird. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteA bloody nice looking bird is all I can say
ReplyDeleteWas thinking a young snow goose (or blue phase) as you should have some of those right now in your neck of the woods.
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Hi Ian,
This looks like a juvenile Snow Goose. They have dark legs and bills. Was it with other Snow Geese? Note that some adult Snow Geese are dark, too, but they have orange legs and bills.
Bob