Terry Hollis
2009 08 26 (079e) Graylag Goose @ Western Springs-SX10 IS-09
2009 .. Graylag goose at Western Springs .. Auckland New Zealand
The term goose applies to the birds in general, and to a female in particular.
The word gander (Old English gandra) is used for a male in particular.
Young birds before fledging are called goslings.
A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle; when flying in formation is called a wedge or a skein
2009 08 26 (079e) Graylag Goose @ Western Springs-SX10 IS-09
2009 .. Graylag goose at Western Springs .. Auckland New Zealand
The term goose applies to the birds in general, and to a female in particular.
The word gander (Old English gandra) is used for a male in particular.
Young birds before fledging are called goslings.
A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle; when flying in formation is called a wedge or a skein