Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
The Egyptian Goose is originally native to Africa, including the Nile; it now has established feral populations in several European countries including the UK and also North America.
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
The only member of its genus, it is not strictly a goose but a shelduck, related to the Ruddy Shelduck.
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Geese pair
Egyptian Geese belly spot
There is a prominent brown spot on the breast.
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose in autumn colours Autumn colours
Egyptian Goose subadult
Egyptian Goose subadult
Egyptian Goose juvenile
Egyptian Goose subadult
Subadults
Egyptian Goslings Goslings (or should that be ducklings?)
Egyptian Goose goslings Younger ducklings (or goslings)
Egyptian Goose ducklings It is a full time job keeping crows away.
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose
Close to, the body feathers have delicate wavy lines (vermiculated).