Unfortunately several birders were unable to find the Greater White-fronted Goose at Newcastle harbour between noon and 12.30 today, Friday January 11. The only unusual goose we saw was a fairly large escaped domestic Chinese Goose among the many Canadas. It had the orange legs and white around the base of the bill but its bill was mainly black with just a few orange flecks. There was a fair amount of movement among the geese, with small groups coming and going, so the White-fronted Goose reported at 10.30am may well have left by noon. We'll keep rechecking the harbour in case it returns. Margaret Bain Cobourg [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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