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Hunting Forums => Waterfowl => Topic started by: HD on December 12/23/18, 07:38:10 PM

Title: Check Out This Goose!
Post by: HD on December 12/23/18, 07:38:10 PM

I think this was quite interesting, so....I thought I would share......

Grand River Conservation Authority
December 21 at 1:45 PM ·

Wow what a sight! These photos of a leucistic Canada goose, taken on the upper Grand River, were sent in to us. Leucism, like albinism, is caused by a genetic mutation. But unlike albinism, leucistic cells are able to produce some pigment. One of our biologists, who is also an avid birder, said "I have watched and counted tens of thousands of Canada geese, but I've never seen a bird like this. It's quite stunning!"

Interested in birding? check our page: https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Birding.aspx

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Title: Re: Check Out This Goose!
Post by: Rebel SS on December 12/23/18, 07:51:44 PM

I've never heard of that, or seen that! That's cool! Lookit his bill and feet!

Title: Re: Check Out This Goose!
Post by: LPS on December 12/23/18, 07:57:08 PM

Never heard of it but it is a very cool looking goose.