RFI-Goose

[Anonymous]

I saw this goose in with the Canada geese in Port Hope last week, I thought it might be a Chinese swan, but I am not sure. I would appreciate some assistance with this one.
Thanks
Art.
http://art-mcleod.fotopic.net/p44310221.html

This is for any dragonfly experts out there that may be able to help me with an ID.
Yellow-legged Meadowhawk?
http://art-mcleod.fotopic.net/p44310216.html
http://art-mcleod.fotopic.net/p44310218.html
http://art-mcleod.fotopic.net/p44310215.html
http://art-mcleod.fotopic.net/p44310217.html
Thanks
Art:)

[Walter Sobchak]

Could the goose be related to this sighting?

http://mailman.hwcn.org/pipermail/ontbi ... 16029.html

[Anonymous]

Thanks Walter, I appreciate your response and input. I did see this post, that's why I called it a hybrid on my site. I thought someone may have a proper name or ID for it:) I also did a little more research on the dragonfly and it appears to be a Saffron-winged Meadowhawk.

[David the park stroller]

Many of us last year saw a perfect Barnacle Goose specimen on the Toronto waterfront in August.  Didn't look like this one to my eye.  Other ideas? [And more WOWs about your images sir.... great stuff.]

[Kin Lau]

I would lean towards a hybrid barnyard and Canada mix instead of Barnacle.

I have seen a few white escapee's in the Durham region over the last few years.

[Anonymous]

Thanks very much for the replies, they are much appreciated, I'm glad you like the shots:) I will keep the name on my site as it is, Canada goose hybrid.
Thanks again,
Art

[Brian Bailey]

Art,

I would agree with your second guess on the dragonfly.  The legs appear to be black, not just dark brown.  Also there's a noticeable amber tinge to the leading edge of the wing, and the stigma.

Good sighting!  They're far less common than the Yellow-legged.

If you haven't seen it, check out the Ontario Odonata Atlas:  http://nhic.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/nhic/odon ... _maps.html It can be quite helpful in learning which species are common in Ontario.

BB

[Anonymous]

Thanks Brian, I will be bookmarking that site:)