Documentation of
Blue Goose subspecies of Snow Goose
2023-037
Observer Information
Reporter:
patricia jackson
PO 3881,
Littleton,
CO 80161
E-mail:
JacksonCounselingLLC@gmail.com
Other Observers:
no
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Blue Goose subspecies of Snow Goose
First Date/Time:
11/18/2023 3:15:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
11/18/2023 4:00:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
45 minutes
County:
Arapahoe
Specific Location:
Aurora
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Bushnell binoculars and photographed through a Samsung phone
Distance:
multiple photos from 30 feet to 10 feet away
Light:
medium-bright. midafternoon light
Description of the Bird
The large white-headed bird was in the middle of a large flock of Canada geese feeding. All were feeding on the mowed lawn not far from the lake's edge. At first I thought the bird was a mixed-breed of a Canada Goose but then saw it was distinctly larger than the very large flock of geese around it. Also it had a pinkish beak that was very bold in color and distinctly different from the Canada Goose beak. i am familiar with Snow Geese and this bird had a white head and long white neck ,but not a white body, Also a bluish tint to the rest of the body. When i looked up the enlarged photo (one of many I took of the whole flock) I took when I got home it matched every aspect of the "Blue Goose" relative of the Snow Goose. I have been a birdwatcher for 40 years and never seen one before.
Similar Species Discussion
Canada Goose
Snow Goose (please see my previous notes and examine the photo)
Previous Experience
Experience with Snow Geese (pure white) and Canada Geese but have never seen a Blue Goose varietal before
Date Documentation Submitted
11/19/2023 9:05:00 PM
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