Flock Of Geese

[tamborine]

These are new hereabouts.....very tempting for xmas dins

http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/shelduck.html#comp.asp?recid=57787636&xtra=

[rowanwitch]

where are you tambo... are they spottable?

[tamborine]

Windsor but they're out in a flooded field with the canadas.....very pretty, smaller than the canadas but bigger than a duck.

[RATTER15]

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[excelsior-1]

i think i'll go and have a gander

[tamborine]

key in ruddy shelduck

[rowanwitch]

ruddy shelduck looks like there is a fair bit of meat on them

[tamborine]

Stupid Sassy dog has been hissed off - lol

[gen2]

It seems they are likely to be from a European feral population.
http://www.gobirding.eu/Photos/RuddyShelduck.php

[tamborine]

these are geese with a longer neck, tan feathers with black trims on head, wings & feet