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Barnacle Goose Geese

The Barnacle Goose belongs to the Branta genus (Black Geese) and came by its name because it used to be a widely held belief that in the Summer it developed underwater in the form of barnacles. It was later revealed that these geese actually disappeared in the Summer because they were breeding in the Arctic regions. If a barnacle is broken open then it shows a distinct resemblance to a goose.

The Barnacle Goose has a creamy-white face with a black streak from the beak to the eye, and glossy black crown, neck, and breast. The back and wings are dark silver-grey, with black and white bars, with paler grey-white underparts, and white belly. The small delicate beak is black. Both sexes are alike.

Size

Typical Adult is 60-70cm (24-27in).

Food

Mostly grasses, leaves, and seeds.

Habitat/Range

Coastal grasslands, and marshes in Arctic islands of north Atlantic, Greenland, Baltic islands, and winters in Scotland, northern England, and Netherland

Breeding

May to June.

Eggs

3 to 5 (creamy white).

River Cottage's collection of Geese changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

 

 

£130 per pair

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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details