Finding the Right Anser
Finding the right Anser is not an easy task. Then again, that all depends on which one you are looking for. In New York State, the "right Anser ," as I see it, is the Pink-footed Goose ( Anser brachyrhynchus ). I last laid eyes on a Pink-foot almost a year ago, after I reported one on 2/21/12 in Holtsville, NY. I detailed many goose herds leading up to that day, I couldn't pass up on any herd, and it finally paid off. It was great to study this rare visitor from eastern Greenland. One of my earliest blog posts was written about this goose. Story and photos can be seen here: http://dereksnest.blogspot.com/2012/02/pink-footed-goose.html Record photo of the Pink-footed Goose that I found in Holtsville on 2/21/12. The bird was among many Canada Geese, as they usually are when spotted outside of their normal range. Note the pink legs/feet, rich brown head and neck blending into grey toned upper parts. Broad white band at tail tip. A real beauty. The genus Anse