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Re: ABA or Not, Barnacles Still Here




Regarding the countability of Banacle Geese, in the United Kingdom (from 
where I hail) they are a common wintering species, but only in restricted 
areas. There is also a small feral, free-flying population scattered 
throughout the country. Thus, individual or small groups of birds turning 
up outside of the traditional wintering areas are generally considered 
not countable.

More locally, a pair of Chinese Geese (definitely not countable) turned 
up at the pond in Duke Gardens a couple of weeks ago. They behave very 
aggressively towards the resident Canada Geese. I don't think that 
behaviour or lack of tameness is a very good criteria for determining the 
origin of any unusual wildfowl.

Jim Bloor,
Durham, NC