Greater White-fronted Goose
Date Submitted: December 25, 2009
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 12/14/09
Observation Time: 1:50 p.m.
Observation Location: Wolomolopoag Pond
Plant or Animal? Animal
Common Name: Greater White-fronted Goose
Scientific Name: Anser albifrons
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Comments: White-fronted geese, barnacle geese, and snow geese, which summer in the arctic, depend on Sharon's open spaces for winter refuge. Catching a glimpse of one is a reminder of the role Sharon's open spaces play in global ecosystems. Keep an eye on flocks of Canada geese for one that looks different.
More Information: All About Birds: Greater White-fronted Goose
Previous, Subsequent, or Similar Sightings:
Greater White-fronted Goose, 2/22/09
Greater White-fronted Goose, 1/21/10
Goose Hybrid, 3/12/09