Pink-footed Goose was present along ice edge w/ Cackling Geese on lake closest to CR 7. The bird was resting w/ its head tucked in most of the time, but it swam and walked around, revealing its namesake legs, before flying off. Torso colored like Cackling, but browner, with white stripe on edge of wing. Black bill with pink on it, bright pink legs. Apparently the closest other records are in Washington and Pennsylvania. At least a couple dozen birders were there. The bird was present from 7:40 when I arrived until about 8:30 when it flew south with many Cacklers. Yes, make sure not to block the road, gates, driveways,etc, when parking. But also, CR 7 is a fast road; and in order to see the Pink-footed Goose birders must watch from right next to the road, I don't want anyone getting hit. Everyone be careful of cars for their own safety.
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