Geese central Scotland (1 Viewer)

[Dawsy]

I saw these geese this morning in central Scotland. They struck me as longer-necked than the typical pink-footed geese which are typical in the area. I wondered if they might be bean geese and took a few quick pictures in terrible light. I've looked at the pictures too much and can convince myself they show anything... This was not in the area where the flock of taiga bean geese overwinter every year; that's maybe 20 miles away and different habitat (this was in a field near the estuary).

Michael

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Michael,

you can trust your first ID, they are Pink footed Geese for me too.

You can make this experience you described with many birds/pictures. But its regular a good approach, when faced with an unusual bird or you get the feeling, that something isnt right.

 

[ryckfour]

I agree with Alexander. These are Pink-footed Geese. The Taiga Bean Geese in Central Scotland are very faithful to the Slammanan plateau and rarely seen elsewhere.

 

[Butty]

They struck me as longer-necked than the typical pink-footed geese

I'd say short-necked - like pink-feet.

 

[Dawsy]

Thanks all. I think I just got thrown by some odd postures making them look long-necked (before the photos were taken). Once you've seen something one way it's hard to see what's really there.
Michael