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Greylag Geese

Greylag Goose - The Hall of Einar - photograph © David Bailey (not the)

Greylag

There’s a large pale grey goose flying past. It’s a Greylag Goose, the ancestor of the domesticated goose. This was taken at …

Greylag Geese - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Greylag

Greylag Geese pair for life most of the time. They’re a species where the male is generally larger. I wonder if these …

Greylag Geese - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Greylag Geese

Greylag Geese are all over Westray at the moment because the farmers have created the perfect habitat for them: acres and acres of fresh green grass. It must be like waking up and seeing delicious breakfast as far as your eyes can see.