More than 200 Greater White-fronted Geese landed on the south lake ice. They were part of four south-bound waves, totaling over 450 geese. A colloquial name for these geese is "Speckle-belly", as evidenced by the black marks on the bellies. Their orange bills, legs, and feet easily separate them from Canada Geese. They are named for the white band at the base of their bills. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 3/13/22)
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