November 11, 2008

BRENT GOOSE

Brent Goose - Rare Winter Visitor

Latest Sightings:

2010:

  • January 21st - 5 seen flying North East over Wanstead Flats
  • February 12th-21st - 1 (Dark Bellied) at Fairlop Waters with the Canada Geese (on the field to the east of the fishing lake)
Historical Information:
  • Brent Geese are reported as having been present at least five times at Hainault Forest pre 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis.
  • An Adult Brent Goose was present at Fairlop Waters on the 29th January 1991, and a first winter bird was in the area during Spring 1991 seen at Fairlop Waters, Hainault Forest as well as in Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill

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