Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose, Stewart Park

2014-10-04 Thread Jay McGowan
The Cackling Goose is still present, now on the athletic fields by the middle school. On Oct 4, 2014 9:50 AM, Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu wrote: A CACKLING GOOSE just flew over us at the dock at Stewart Park. It was with four Canadas on the water, then flew south but might still be in the

RE: [cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose?

2014-03-26 Thread Kevin J. McGowan
I'd vote no. It's hard to tell from the angle, but bill doesn't look stubby and triangular enough. Cackling Geese generally lack the kink in the neck when they graze on the ground, and this bird shows it. Size and proportions are not reliable from these three photos. Best, Kevin From:

Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose, Stewart Park

2011-11-20 Thread Jay McGowan
Actually at least 4 CACKLING GEESE hanging out together. And watch out for your personal safety, people are hunting from the swan pen today. Jay On Nov 20, 2011 7:24 AM, Jay McGowan jw...@cornell.edu wrote: Nice CACKLING GOOSE (small size, tiny bill, pale back) with Canadas at east end of

RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose, Stewart Park

2011-11-20 Thread Meena Haribal
-38288101-3493...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-38288101-3493...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Jay McGowan [jw...@cornell.edu] Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 8:12 AM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Cackling Goose, Stewart Park Actually at least 4 CACKLING GEESE hanging out together