[Maine-birds] Cherryfield Pink-footed Goose

It had moved, but I re-located it in a much larger (200?) flock of Canada Geese in a field on the south side of Rte. 1, about 1/4 mile east of Narraguagus HS. On the DeLorme this is map 25, D4, the stretch of Rte. 1 east of Webb District Rd. but before Harrington.

The flock was not far off the road, but was showing a slight reaction to my presence, so I got a good look and left, in case anyone else wants to try for this bird. The flock was grazing, walking slowly, and the goose's thick, very pink legs (with no bands) were obvious as it moved. Per Bill Sheehan's suggestion I looked for "halluxes" (halluces?), or hind toes. I think they were present. It was hard to see, as the foot was just visible for a moment now and then as the bird walked through short grass; but I think I saw the black termini of the toes silhouetted against the pink of the feet for brief moments. As before, the PFG moved to the far side of the flock after I began observing it. No pictures due to distance and fear of spooking.

If anyone wants to contact me, I'm at 954 422 2609. Good luck!

Joel Wilcox

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