Lesser White-fronted Geese, Flamborough, England (1 Viewer)

[Brett Richards]

Phil Galtry and I had these 7 'Russian White-fronted Geese' fly in off the sea at Flamborough Head on 9thy November. Although I was struck by how conspicuous the white blazes were, understandably perhaps neither of us thought beyond Russian White-fronts. Phil has only just downloaded his photos and had doubts about them re. the yellow eye-rings and the juveniles having pale nails, and he sent them to me. As well as the points just mentioned, the bills are also quite small and short.
I am confident they are all Lesser White-fronts, presumably from a re-introduction scheme.
Anyone disagree?
Brett

 

[lewis20126]

Yes Brett, all LWFG for me - nice one

cheers, alan

 

[P T Treloar]

A great record Brett, very well done. I hope they are seen elsewhere and any rings noted.

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

very nice LWFG. If not ringed , perhaps truly wild birds?

 

[Brett Richards]

very nice LWFG. If not ringed , perhaps truly wild birds?

The birds are from the Swedish reintroduction scheme. Just one of the birds (an adult) was ringed. It was released as juvenile in northern Sweden in July 2018, returning there each year since and wintering in Holland, the three juveniles probably being its offspring for this year. Prior to arriving here, these birds were last seen in Holland in October.

 

[Southern Viking]

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