Messing around on the river

[Bevb]

These are shots of the birds that used the river daily, either bathing like the piedwagtail and siskin, and the geese, ducks and swans that fought over their territory.

[paulnj]

That canada goose(or close relative of one like the cackling goose) with the extra white on it's head is intriguing! Do you have more images of it?

[Bevb]

Here is a couple more shots although not close ups, and the other one is its partner.

[paulnj]

That is very strange, we will just call it an abberant goose ;) The white in the face is the only odd markings I see, so I doubt it is a hybrid(though it may be).

Maybe a "twitcher" could tell you, they are numorous in your area ;)

[Bevb]

Thanks for infor Paulnj youve got me on a wild goose chase now! excuse the pun. Im going back where i photograhed this goose in a couple of weeks and hopefully it might still be there, i will try and fiind out a little more about it, although believe it or not i never see any twitchers in my area, they are there no doubt, but have their own clubs and meetings at certain locations and i work alone, but if i get any feedback on the goose il let you know.