I don't know if this is an escapee or a rare one, so here are the details -
 bare with me.

Location - Bladensburg Waterfront Park on Rt. 450 between Kenilworth (201) 
and Rt. 1.  I viewed it from the boat docks but it was on the other side 
of the Anacostia (West Bank) and I didn't have my scope.  I just left the 
park at 3 pm to run home and type this up and download digital photos.  
Ooo.  I hope this is something neat and not some lame escapee or common 
domesticated goose.

At first I thought it was a Greater White Fronted Goose as I watched swim 
up river with a flock of Canadas.  On checking my Sibley guide there is no 
match.  This goose has no bands on its legs or neck.

Description - start with a Greater White Fronted, but with a dark grey or 
black bill.  There is a little bit of white around the bill.  Bigger than 
the Canadas by a half to a third.  Orange legs, buffy neck with a stripe 
down the back of the neck nearly the width of the neck that is a reddish 
tan that tapers near the back.  Otherwise neck is long like a swan and red 
buffy almost a light peach color.

There is a projection on top of the crown that is a yellow tan.  This is 
not a mild crest in appearance, but knob like projection.  Otherwise, the 
rest of the description would fit Greater White Fronted in terms of 
plumage color and pattern for the breast, belly, back, wings and tail.

I'm working on digital photos.
It was somewhat agreesive with the Canadas but stuck with them.  It 
extended its neck and vocalized a number of times.  The vocalization is 
more like a hoarse raspy angry Canada goose.  I sure hope someone knows 
more about this mystery goose.  Thanks!

Denise Ryan
Cheverly, MD
Today contact me off line at "savetheocean at yahoo.com"