The 39 German Snow Geese wandering in NE Italy

A group of 39 Snow Geese Anser caerulescens ringed in Germany from a feral population are wandering in NE Italy. First recorded by Lucio Panzarin at Martellago, NW of Venice, from January 16 to 18, they were found yesterday January 23 at Roncade, E of Treviso by Giacomo Sgorlon. Photo taken today at Roncade, courtesy of Fabio Piccolo. More pictures here.Previously, Piero Bonvicini took a photography in NW Italy on January 14 of another ringed German Snow Goose.

07:20 - Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - post comment

Nice pictures

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Anonymous - 01:42 - Saturday, January 28, 2006

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wild geese - a rarity in Italy

I wonder whether in a country where wildlife is meticulously and methodically exterminated, these snow geese will be able to survive for any length of time. Wild geese are very common, sometimes even in urban environments, in the US and in the UK. It is just amazing how carefully they have been wiped out in Italy.

Anonymous - 21:13 - Sunday, November 5, 2006

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