Darts farm, Topsham, Devon
I saw a report of an unseasonal Tundra Bean Goose and as I needed to pop to Exmouth I thought I would drop by. The bird showed from the main viewing area within a few minutes of me being on site. I wonder where this bird has originated from as it shouldn't be here right now!
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| Tundra Bean Goose |
Exminster Marsh, Devon
I needed a break from moving house and sorting stuff, so I popped over late afternoon to catch up with the wildfowl currently on offer. I firstly walked up to the lock cottage and after song helpful directions I had decent views of the Greater White-fronted Goose but better still the Tundra Bean Goose. The views were a bit obscure but is was nice to see my one in Devon.
Back at the Fisherman's carpark, the 3 Whooper Swans were showing, albeit a bit distant. Light was fading by this point so I failed to locate the Pink-footed Goose.
Apex leisure park, Burnham on sea, Somerset
A belated post from Wednesday (2nd December). I have been desperate to see the Tundra Bean Goose as it was a lifer bird for me. I have see Tiaga Bean Goose.
I have been waiting for the national lock down to be over to travel. And as guidance says you can travel within tier 2 areas, I thought I would go for it. Due to the location I wore a face mask at all times (even though it was outside) as there were a number of people on site so I played it safe.
The bird shows ridiculously close, almost tame and I was able to enjoy great views of the bird. The two juvenile Greater White-fronted Geese (of Russian origins) showed and behaved equally as well.
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| Tundra Bean Goose |
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| White-fronted Goose (Russian) |