Ross's Goose in Itasca County
2011-09-16

Five or fewer records in Itasca County for the Fall season

Heavily cropped. Six of eight Ross's Geese found at the power plant in Cohasset. Note the small bills, short necks, and the juveniles which are much more white than juv Snow Geese, but with a contrasting nape. The birds were near Mallards at times and were about the same size. Also note the more rounded head on the adults, especially the 3rd from the right. The 2nd from the right seems slightly larger with a larger head and may actually be a lesser Snow Goose?

Shawn Conrad