Birds and Wetlands
The Journal · Page 83 of 95

Field notes,
page 83.

Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.

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Taiga Bean-Goose (Anser fabalis) № 145
№ 14527 Nov 2022

Taiga Bean-Goose (Anser fabalis)

The Taiga Bean-goose is one of the rarest birds in North America. It was first observed in 1804, and it has been spotted only a handful of times since then. It is also known as the Bean Goose, Jack...

№ 14427 Nov 2022

Tundra Bean-Goose (Anser serrirostris)

The Tundra Bean Goose belongs to the genus Anser, including other notable geese such as the Taiga Bean Goose and the Greylag Goose. Until 2007, the tundra bean goose had been considered a subspecies...

Tundra Bean-Goose (Anser serrirostris) № 144
Ross’s Goose (Anser Rossii) № 143
№ 14326 Nov 2022

Ross’s Goose (Anser Rossii)

Ross's goose is the smallest of the white geese that breed in North America. It is a pure white goose with black wingtips and a short neck. It shares many characteristics with the snow geese,...

№ 14226 Nov 2022

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens)

The snow goose is known for its striking white plumage and thick, downy undercoat. This species exists in both light and dark morphs, the latter often referred to as the blue goose. Snow geese are...

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) № 142
Do Geese Eat Snakes? The Answer Might Surprise You № 141
№ 14128 Oct 2022

Do Geese Eat Snakes? The Answer Might Surprise You

Geese are fascinating animals. They are known for their impressive flying abilities and loud honking, but do you know what they eat? Believe it or not, geese will eat snakes! We investigate other...

№ 14028 Oct 2022

Emperor Goose (Anser Canagicus)

This small, stocky goose can only be found in western Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, where it inhabits tidewater marshes, reefs, sheltered lagoons, and coastal tundra. Emperor Goose The Emperor...

Emperor Goose (Anser Canagicus) № 140
№ 13618 Oct 2022

Geese in North Carolina

In this blog post, we will provide a guide to geese in North Carolina. We will discuss their behavior, diet, and more! What kind of geese are in North Carolina? There are seven species of Geese in...

Geese in North Carolina № 136
№ 13418 Oct 2022

Geese in Utah (7 Types + FREE Photo Guide)

There is a lot of variety when it comes to geese in the state of Utah. Some are migratory, while others stay year-round. They all have different diets and can be found in different parts of the...

Geese in Utah (7 Types + FREE Photo Guide) № 134