TWM
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Today I saw an Egyptian Goose at RSPB, Loch of Strathbeg.
It was unringed.
It is only the second or third record in NE Scotland.
There was one on the Ythan in the 90s which was accepted as a 'wild' bird.
I find it weird that I can probably add this to my list but Ruddy Shelduck for example is not acceptable.
I know that many ducks and some geese can have dubious credentials but there seem to be some big anomalies between what is OK and what isn't.
I'd be interested to hear the opinions of other birders.
It was unringed.
It is only the second or third record in NE Scotland.
There was one on the Ythan in the 90s which was accepted as a 'wild' bird.
I find it weird that I can probably add this to my list but Ruddy Shelduck for example is not acceptable.
I know that many ducks and some geese can have dubious credentials but there seem to be some big anomalies between what is OK and what isn't.
I'd be interested to hear the opinions of other birders.