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["Christina W" <hiker80@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Birders,

Yesterday May 12 in the late afternoon to early evening at Windsor Lakes 
subdivision community (Metro Louisville, zip code 40213) we saw an unusual 
goose, that appeared to be romantically paired with one canada goose, that 
was with two other canada geese.
We've attached only our best photo, but also have additional photos and 
videos available to share.
We think this bird is a greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) with 
juvenile plummage and adult beak color, and that this species is hybridizing 
with the canada goose species. However, we are not experienced enough with 
water fowl identification to be sure of its identification, so please look 
at our photo and let us know what species this bird is. The bird is not 
banded.
Does anyone have any ideas about where this bird may have come from, and why 
it may not be in its typical geographic region?
Thanks,

Christina & Jeremy

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