[wisb] Re: Question - black goose?

  • From: Laura Wentz <lauralwentz@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: suechick@xxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:29:47 -0500

Possibly a Scoter of some kind?
Laura Wentz
Columbia County


On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Charles Peterson <suechick@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Today in Green Bay waters next to Peninsula State Park a goose was
> swimming/floating by itself. The size was larger than Ross's Goose, smaller
> than a Canada. It had a black head and neck, dark gray body with no marks
> or stripes. A white bill - or possibly a very pale pink bill. Depended on
> the angle and light. The bill was not as prominent as a Canada's, but it
> wasn't stubby either. No coloring or marking between the bill and face.  I
> saw no white on the body. The belly was at all times in the water.
> No, it's not a Coot. This was definitely a goose. Anyone with an idea what
> it might be? Thanks.
>
> Sue Peterson
> Ephraim Door Co.
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