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    Brian Barcelos
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    Driving through the local cemetery with my camera as I usually do I came across a flock of Canada Geese. I noticed pink legs among all the black legs and seen this guy in the middle. Got out of the car for a better angle and they all split in different directions so I have no pics to compare his size to that of his buddies. He was possibly about six inches taller and heavier also. I'm guessing GraylagX due to the size but Greater White-frontedX could be an option. Anyone ever see a similar hybrid?

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    It looks like one or the other Brian. I'll have a look at my books when I get back home.

    Yes it would be interesting to hear of others have seen this particular hybrid before.

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    At my local pond the other day I saw a Greater White Fronted Goose hanging out w/ a flock of Canadian Geese. It was the only one and was there for a few days and left w/ the rest of the Canadian Geese.

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    I see similar birds here in England and it is a Greylag x Canada. This is one with a parent...

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    Thanks John. I wonder if the hybrids are fertile? My hunch is they are.

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