Snow Goose?
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Snow Goose?

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[attachment=0:2hsy79d6]IMG_8108.jpg[/attachment:2hsy79d6]I was out birding between Galt and Flambrough today searching through the flooded fields looking for waterfowl.  I found this goose in one field and thought it was a snow Goose, though after reviewing Ross's Goose it seemed to be a possibility.  Any help is appreciated and the bird was far out explaining why the photos turned out terrible.  Thanks.
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I can't tell if it's a Snow or Ross's Goose as the bill isn't clearly visible (Snow Goose has larger bill with grin patch) and it's difficult to judge the size.
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[attachment=0:200zy4vc]IMG_8108.jpg[/attachment:200zy4vc] When I zoomed into my picture I could see the bill was quite short and stubby and from comparing them to the canada geese in my original photo the size was reasonable for a Ross's Goose.  Along with this a Ross's goose was seen in the Flambrough area a week and a half ago.  Thanks Thouc.  Any other input on this bird is appreciated.  Here's another picture.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »