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Australian Settler Geese (mating)

Anser anser domesticus

Photo by Neil Ross
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Field Notes

Description:

These Australian Settler Geese (aka Pilgrim Geese in the USA and by other names around the world) are domestic geese. This species originated in Europe.

Habitat:

Spotted on the Manning River in Taree on the NSW mid-north coast.

Notes:

These two were having a lovely time performing their courtship ritual and mating. Enough said.

Reference Links:

Pilgrim Goose, Domestic goose

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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