Marian,
I think your geese may be escaped Egyptian geese. These are non-native
geese that are commonly kept by waterfowl fanciers. They are so frequently
seen that some of the field guides illustrate them. For example, see Sibley,
page 89.
Greg Toffic
Everett, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marian Murdoch" <marianmurdoch at yahoo.com>
To: "WA-birdlist" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 8:55 AM
Subject: [Tweeters] Tan eye patch geese?


> Yesterday, at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA,
> there were 3 of these geese feeding with 5 Canada
> Geese. They had tan eye patches, pink/orange legs,
> Brownish-white neck, head, breast and belly, darker
> brown wings with a green speculum. They were smaller
> than the Canada Geese.
>
> Marian Murdoch
> Belfair, WA
> marianmurdoch at yahoo.com
> http://countrybirding.com
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