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Snow goose

Anser caerulescens

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The black primaries are visible when the adult white morph is flying overhead.

Habitat:

Spotted flying overhead at the Skagit Wildlife Area-Wiley Slough.

Reference Links:

Snow goose - Wikipedia, Snow Goose Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (1)
Tukup
Great clear pics Brian. I assume they winter there since they're still there in January. Or maybe it doesn't get that cold. Thanks for sharing.

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