[cobirds] Re: Graylag Goose?

Two domestic Graylag(ish) geese have been resident at City Park for at least the four years that I have been birding City Park. They do not migrate and are present in the park all year round.

They aren't countable because they aren't a self-sustaining population. I suspect that they have produced a few hybrid offspring with Canada Geese. This bird from a few years ago is suspicious: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S16035094

Chris Rurik

Westminster CO

On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:01:32 AM UTC-7, Gary Brower wrote:

CoBirders,

In my "eBird Alert" for Colorado this morning was a mention of a Graylag Goose in the lakes at City Park in Denver. The comments were:  "One graylag goose was seen by the lakes.  There are commonly two that winter in the park."

What's the "opinion" on this/these bird(s)?  Apparently they aren't resident, but are they "countable", or simply a couple of domesticated animals that float around?

Thanks,

Gary Brower

Unincorporated Arapahoe County

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