Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
Introduction
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Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 22 May 2008
At boatyard near Chapel Field Farm. Egyptian geese are related to the shelduck; introduced as an ornamental wildfowl species, some individuals have escaped into the wild where they are now successfully breeding. There are an estimated 700 breeding pairs and a population of 1000 wintering geese; they can be seen all year round on ponds or gravel pits, with the highest numbers being found on the North Norfolk coast and in the Norfolk Broads. http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/e/egyptiangoose/index.asp
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Image Location
Latitude
52.762855
Longitude
1.510436