Tundra Bean-Goose at Fort Caspar Historic Site

[Donald Jones]

Hi all,

Jonathan Lautenbach found and photographed what appears to be a TUNDRA BEAN-GOOSE this afternoon at Fort Caspar Historic Site and Museum in Casper. It was with a small flock of Canada Geese on the mowed lawn next to the river, just north of the museum. 

Separating Tundra Bean-Goose from Taiga Bean-Goose can be very challenging. While we await further opinions from birders more experienced with these species, I think that this bird looked like a good candidate for Tundra based on its relatively short bill with a small orange patch, rounded head, and short, thick neck. Based on behavior and lack of any markings or visible feather wear, it seems very plausible to me that this is a wild bird rather than an escapee. If so, it would be a first state record for Wyoming and one of very few records for central North America. 

Kudos to Jonathan for an incredible find!

Good birding,

Don

[Rachel Hopper]

Updates about the gooses would be appreciated. Found or not found! Thanks.

R.

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On May 19, 2025, at 8:37 PM, Donald Jones <dwilbe...@gmail.com> wrote:



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