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Hybrid Goose at Centennial

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Kurt Schwarz

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Kurt Schwarz

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Mon, 1 Jan 2007 12:59:23 -0500

Bonnie left out the apparent hybrid among the Canadas.  It was  little smaller, 
but had a distinct white head, with some black streaking toward the base.  It
might have been taken for a blue phase, but the back was brown, same color as
the Canadas.  It had a short, stubby bill, all dark.  One participant suggested 
a parent may have been a Ross' Goose, given the small bill, and steep forehead,
if I remember that correctly.  It took off for brunch with the rest of the
Canadas.

I got bad, digiscope shots.  The camera was not cooperating today.

Kurt Schwarz
HowCo
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