Monday 9 February 2009

Over Wyre, Lancs: Goose watching - 9th Feb 2009.

Above & below: 3 (1xad, 2x1stw) Greenland White Fronted Geese, Carr Lane, Pilling, Lancs - 9th Feb 2009.


Above & below: 1stw Greenland White Fronted Goose, Carr Lane, Pilling, Lancs - 9th Feb 2009.


Above: Five neck collared Pink-feet were noted.

Above & below: Pink-footed Geese, Pilling area, Lancs - 9th Feb 2009.


Above: Part of a c70 strong herd of Whooper Swan at Sand Villa, Over Wyre, Lancs - 9th Feb 2009.

These three superb Greenland White-Fronts were the pick of todays Geese for me in several very enjoyable hours spent in the Pilling area. Other birds seen included 2 Short-eared Owl on Bradshaw Lane.