Thanks Derick, hybrid was an initial thought.
Managed this shot as it flew off Chris. It may be a little over exposed but I think it highlights the light belly.
Perhaps Pale-bellied x Dark bellied
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Your thoughts please |
Brent type goose seen today at Gibraltar Point see image here http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/album/albums/userpics/10013/P1190326m.jpg Your thoughts please. Thanks Russell |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Hi Russell. Had brief but half decent views of a similar looking goose at Tetney recently. Guessed it was a hybrid. Having said that having a slightly less prominent white flank patch, or a white neck collar that doesn't reach quite so far round the the neck as in this bird, is probably not positive evidence of hybrid identity. One wonders how common hybrids are? http://birdingfrontiers.com/2014/05/08/ ... ent-goose/ |
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| Author: | Chris Atkin [ Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Would like to see the underparts to confirm but looking like a Pale-bellied Brent to me Regards Chris |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Thanks Derick, hybrid was an initial thought. Managed this shot as it flew off Chris. It may be a little over exposed but I think it highlights the light belly. Perhaps Pale-bellied x Dark bellied
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| Author: | Phil Hyde [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Why a hybrid Russ? Looks like Pale-bellied Brent doesn't it? Phil |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Phil, the bird didn't look quite right to me compared to the limited number of other pale-bellied's I have seen. Others have seen the bird and the pictures and also have some doubts. I am always open to your's and other's opinions. |
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| Author: | Phil Hyde [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
I'm certainly no expert on goose hybrids but your flight shot seems to show clean cut white underparts ? P |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 2:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Haven't seen flight shot. More thought required. |
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| Author: | Chris Atkin [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Seeing those underparts says Pale-bellied Brent to me. I'm struggling to see anything that would suggest otherwise. Regards Chris |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Would the grey on the belly extend between the legs on Pale-bellied? |
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| Author: | Derick Evans [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
Always learning something about our hobby but Viewing pictures on phone doesn't help much. Will take another look at home. Any more thoughts on this Brent Goose? |
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| Author: | Russell Hayes [ Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your thoughts please |
The growing consensus seems to be in favour of Pale-bellied Brent, I am happy to agree with those that have more experience of this breed. Thanks for all your replies. Russell |
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