Barnacle Goose: Another day and another goose, this time a monochrome barnacle goose which I noticed during a ecological survey I was doing at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The bird was happily feeding on the well manicured lawns in front of Bretton Hall, beside the main lake. It was accompanied by 80 or so Canada geese that were also loafing and foraging on the lawns.
The small black and white goose stood out against the backdrop of honking Canada geese especially as it was sporting a prominent yellow 'spiral poultry ring' these 18mm plastic rings are typically used domesticated ducks, large hens cockerels etc.
There aren't many records of barnacle geese at YSP back nevermind one with a distinctive yellow poultry ring.
So where did it come from?
Well I can't find any info online regarding any local barnacle geese sporting this ring, no reports or images so who knows!
Still despite its highly likely plastic credentials it was nice to see up close and personal. YSP is a great place for a walk and a spot of birding, once these never ending lockdown restrictions are lifted I would highly recommend ist anyone.
