November 11, 2008

BARNACLE GOOSE

Barnacle Goose, Wanstead Flats - June 2009 (Sally Hammond)


Barnacle Goose - Rare Visitor (with most sightings probably being from the UKs 1000 strong ferel population)

2010 Sightings: 6 sightings
  • February 5th - 1 on Woodford Bridge Pond
  • May 23rd - 1 in Valentines Park
  • June 4th - 1 on Wanstead Flats
  • June 13th - 1 at Fairlop Waters CP
  • October 31st - 1 on Wanstead Flats
  • December 11th - 1 on Wanstead Flats

Previous Sightings:

  • 2009: 12th-18th June, 1 on Wanstead Flats (Alexandra Lake)
  • 2005: 8th April, 1 at Fairlop Waters

Historical Information:

Barnacle Geese are reported as having been present (but less than five times) at Hainault Forest pre 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis. Although their origin is unconfirmed.

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