Fall is a great time to see large waterfowl concentrations in Ontario. Greater White-fronted Geese seem to be popping up everywhere these days. I heard a report of Cackling Geese in Fergus at the Nexans ponds over the weekend, so I decided to check it out. I found at least two, but I think there may have been more mixed in with the flock.
For those of you not into bird watching, Cackling Geese are a tiny species of goose that looks to most people like a miniature Canada Goose. The stubby bill, small neck, white collar (sometimes visible) are good ID features for this species.
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| The bird dead centre exhibits some classic features of Cackling Goose, I didn't get good looks at the two birds to the left, but they may be Cackling Geese as well. Note how big the Mallard behind appears. |
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| Cackling Goose behind the Mallard |
Canada Geese have such a range of forms that I still find some birds tricky to ID. I think it is easier to judge size when the birds are on the water, than when they are on land.
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