Connecticut Audubon Society: Pink-footed Goose photos

Monday, February 20, 2012

Pink-footed Goose photos

Mark Szantyr and Steve Morytko found a Pink-footed Goose on Day Hill Road in Windsor this morning. As far as I know it continued to be seen throughout the day in the general area. Our Coastal Center Director Frank Gallo snapped these photos of it:

UPDATE: And here's a great shot from Mark Szantyr, thanks to him as well...

The third state record was found in January, and I would have to think this would be a fourth if it cannot be proven that it is the same individual. Thanks to Frank for the great shots and Steve and Mark for the wonderful find they got the word out on quickly.

Scott Kruitbosch
Conservation Technician

Photos 1-3 © Frank Gallo; photo 4 © Mark Szantyr

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.