October 14th 2007. Burke-Meriam Farm, Old Bedford Road, Concord, MA.
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis.
Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons probably of the Greenland form A.a. flavirostris.
Took the drive out to Concord on a crisp autumnal morning to look for a Barnacle Goose first found four days ago. Thankfully, many Canada Geese were feeding in the described field, some of them very close to the road. This morning the Barnacle Goose was feeding right at the back of the field but with the sun behind us, so I and numerous other birders enjoyed good scope views in excellent light. A (Greenland) White-fronted Goose also gave exceptional views (and vocals!) not more than 25 meters from the road in perfect light,

Images taken using Canon Powershot A-540 through Swarovski HD telescope.














Barnacle Goose amongst Canada Geese - Burke-Meriam Farm, Concord, MA.













Probable Greenland White-fronted Goose - Burke-Meriam Farm, Concord, MA.






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