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Anser albifrons flavirostris
Medium-sized grey goose, with orange legs, a long orange-yellow bill with a prominent blaze around the base of the bill (adults). Scarce winter visitor to wetlands in Wexford and western Ireland from October to April. Amber-listed in Ireland as the majority of the population winter at less than ten sites. The European population of White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) has been evaluated as Secure.
Breeds on lowland tundra, often by lakes and rivers. Nests are widely scattered, though loose colonies may be formed.
Spotted at http://www.wexfordwildfowlreserve.ie/
Spotted on Oct 8, 2011
Submitted on Oct 9, 2011
