[va-bird] Re: Small Goose at Bellehaven

[CRBirder@xxxxxxx]

I visited Bellehaven Sat. about 12:00 noon, and ran into the gentlemen (I'm 
sorry...didn't get names) that saw the "small" goose with a raft of Canadas 
out on the mouth of Hunting Creek, just in front of the large condos. I got a 
brief but relatively good look. In comparison with the Canadas, the goose was 
about 1/3 or less smaller, had a higher forehead and smaller head, and a 
small bill. Most other markings seemed the same as Canadas, but it did have a 
rather darker upper breast than the Canadas. From studying Sibley's, the 
"Cackling" appeared to be a good match.

Sorry I couldn't get a longer, better look...I hope this helps!

Cindy Richter
Annandale, VA
CRBirder@xxxxxxx


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