Lesser Canada Goose (Cackling Goose) Branta hutchinsii

This new species (recently split from 'Greater' Canada Goose Branta canadensis) occurs in the UK most winters. It has occurred in Norfolk but the two birds shown here were photographed in Scotland. They belong to the nominate race hutchinsii, usually known as Richardson's Canada Goose.

David Sibley has written a useful article on their identification (note this article uses the name "Cackling Goose" instead of Lesser Canada Goose).

Richardson's Canada Goose, Caerlaverock, 30-Dec-03

Richardson's Canada Goose, Caerlaverock (Dumfries & Galloway, UK), 30th December 2003