 Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on November 6th 2011. Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on November 6th 2011. (1/250th sec at f13. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)  Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on January 13th 2013. Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on January 13th 2013. (1/125th sec at f13. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings)  Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Juvenile. Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on April 22nd 2021. Juvenile. Taken at Farmoor, Oxon., on April 22nd 2021. (1/800th sec at f11. Click image for larger version. © David Hastings) Description L: 73 - 84 cm; WS: 150 - 170cm The Greylag is a large goose, weighing in at between 5 and 12lb. It has a large head and almost triangular bill. The legs are pink, and the bird is easily identified in flight by the pale leading edge to the wing. In Britain wild Greylags only breed in the Outer Hebrides and the northern mainland of Scotland. During the 20th century feral populations were established elsewhere, and they have now re-colonised much of England. Around 3200 wild pairs and 31000 feral pairs nest in the UK, while around 92000 birds over-winter here. The breeding habitat is a variety of wetlands including marshes, lakes, and damp heather moors. The Greylag is migratory, moving south or west in winter, but Scottish breeders, some other populations in northwestern Europe, and feral flocks are largely resident. Its conservation status is vulnerable owing to small number of wild breeding pairs. Sightings | 19-Apr-2024 | : | Rushy Common, Oxon | | | 16-Mar-2024 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 15-Mar-2024 | : | Radley Lakes, Oxon | | | 02-Feb-2024 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 31-Jan-2024 | : | Slimbridge, Glos | | | 26-Jan-2024 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 16-Jan-2024 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | |
| | 15-Dec-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 17-Nov-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 07-Nov-2023 | : | Slimbridge, Glos | | | 22-Oct-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 22-Sep-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 13-Sep-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 18-Aug-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 16-Aug-2023 | : | Whelford Pools, Glos | | | 28-Jul-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 02-Jun-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 18-May-2023 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | | | 27-Apr-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 21-Apr-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | (1) | | 20-Apr-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 17-Apr-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 16-Apr-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | (2+5juv) | | 03-Apr-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 19-Mar-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 11-Mar-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 03-Mar-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | (1) | | 26-Feb-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 19-Feb-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 05-Feb-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 01-Feb-2023 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 30-Jan-2023 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | | | 20-Jan-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 19-Jan-2023 | : | Slimbridge, Glos | | | 02-Jan-2023 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | (90) |
| | 25-Nov-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 13-Nov-2022 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 28-Oct-2022 | : | Tophill Low, E. Yorks | (1) | | 18-Oct-2022 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | | | 16-Oct-2022 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 08-Oct-2022 | : | Standlake Common, Oxon | | | 23-Sep-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 31-Aug-2022 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | (1) | | 26-Aug-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 19-Aug-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 04-Aug-2022 | : | Whelford Pools, Glos | | | 02-Aug-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | | | 24-Jun-2022 | : | Leighton Moss, Lancashire | (1) | | 30-May-2022 | : | Otmoor, Oxon | | | 21-May-2022 | : | Farmoor Reservoir, Oxon | |
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