I'm forwarding this email from Alex Lamoreaux. I wish the bird had been that close when we were there!


Tyler Bell

California, Maryland

 
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From: Alex Lamoreaux <>
To:  
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 10:32 PM
Subject: Barnacle Goose Photos


Hello, 

I cannot join MDOsprey due to the listserve being at its full membership, so could you please pass along the following link and info for me - http://www.nemesisbird.com/2012/01/barnacle-goose-chester-river-md/

This morning we took the ferry over from Cape May and arrived at the Barnacle Goose spot at 10:20am. As soon as we pulled up, we could see other birders looking through their scopes at the goose. We ran over and were able to see not only the Barnacle Goose, but also an adult Greater White-fronted Goose foraging next to each other and surrounded by Canada Geese. Soon, a truck flushed all the geese into the air. We all tried to keep an eye on the Barnacle Goose as it flew around with the other geese, obviously very confused on where to land now. The Barnacle Goose, accompanied by three (!) Cackling Geese and many Canada Geese flew around the area for a few minutes and at one point flew directly over our heads - what an awesome, up-close view of this beautiful bird! 

As a side note - we noted in the field today that the Barnacle Goose did in fact have both of it's hind toes - I was able to photograph this as well.

Thanks!

Alex

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Alex Lamoreaux
717-943-7086
State College
Centre County, PA
http://www.nemesisbird.com/

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