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Aug 22, 2015 21:54:00   #
traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.
 
Can't find it in my bird books.



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Aug 23, 2015 01:03:28   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Chinese Geese (Anser cygnoides): http://www.carpatzoo.ro/en/38-Timisoara_Zoological_Garden_and_Szeged_ZOO/240-Chinese_goose.html
http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/chinese

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Aug 23, 2015 09:03:07   #
traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Chinese Geese (Anser cygnoides):
Thanks Nikonian! Wonder what they are doing here on Long Island, with breeding grounds so far away?

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Aug 23, 2015 21:13:00   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
traveler90712 wrote:
Wonder what they are doing here on Long Island?
Both brown and white Chinese geese are raised domestically. These may be local escapees, enjoying their freedom.

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Aug 23, 2015 23:27:58   #
dragonswing Loc: Pa
 
traveler90712 wrote:
Wonder what they are doing here on Long Island?
I see a lot of these as pets in the county fair entries

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