Additionally (via the Frontiers of Identification list-serv), from
Paul Guris, as well as the previous to that from Paul Lehman, et al,
on the current subject of some waterfowl - geese - & others:
http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?A2=ind1602c&L=birdwg01&T=0&P=1416
In part, Guris comments on waterfowl kept by aviculturalist /
fanciers, as 'pets' & such, which is a factor in looking at some of
these birds, such as certain Smew occurrences in North America, such
as in Ontario (Canada), not that this fully discriminates from the
potential for natural vagrancy but is a consideration (& regarding
some water-bird sightings, in particular.)
Public access to all the ID-Frontiers list archive, for those not
subscribed or regularly looking, a fine resource.
http://listserv.ksu.edu/web?A0=birdwg01&D=0&H=0&O=T&T=0
Theres a lengthy article available in PDF-file format (approx. 2+MB),
found at:
http://www.utahbirds.org/RecCom/IDhelp/Cackling_Goose-NAB.pdf
(perhaps will be, or has been, updated, & it's clear that further
discussion & work is to take place)
Interesting; some of the goosing-up does seem much needed (in the
sense of invigorating more discussion that is!) - thanks to all, &
again to New York's Peter Post, for sparking it, in such a good way.
Tom Fiore
Manhattan
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