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Ross's Goose

The last day of April 2025 and another trip to WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire.

 

This was a surprise arrival, A wild Ross's Goose Flew in to land on the Tack Piece Lagoon.

 

This is a rare Goose and is the first time I have seen a wild/escaped Ross's Goose. It was wearing a Davic Ring, ID U09.

 

The Ross’s Goose is similar to the Snow Goose in appearance except it is much smaller and has a more rounded head. It is similar in appearance to a white-phase snow goose, but about 40% smaller.

 

The Ross's Goose is the smallest of the three white geese that breed in North America.

 

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Uploaded on June 25, 2025
Taken on April 30, 2025