Tag Archives: Greater White-fronted Goose

Random Encounters

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A number of infrequent avian visitors have been popping by for a visit, or more likely a rest on their northward migrations. Two days ago a Greater White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) spent the night, and the next night a Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) had replaced it. The black brand stayed two days and fed vigorously the whole time. I just discovered how rare these birds are with only 115,000 in the world.

I have noticed several pairs of Wandering Tattlers (Tringa incana) in the least few days

And another favourite the Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Finally, the California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) have begun to arrive.

Anser albifrons: Greater White-fronted Goose–The Race Rocks Taxonomy

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4 white fronted geese are still in the areaa

4 white fronted geese -Oct. 2014- G. Fletcher photo

In May 15, 2007, Mike and Carol photographed this lone rare migrant above at Race Rocks. Perhaps the same one was photographed on Sept 8 2007. This may be a good indicator of migration stop-over times.

Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Sub-Phylum Vertebrata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Anser
Species albifrons
Common Name: Greater White-fronted Goose

This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students, faculty, staff and volunteers of Lester B. Pearson College
Date: May 15, 2007  — Carol and Mike Slater

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