Canada Goose

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Kanadagæs – Branta canadensis – Canada Goose and Whooper Swans

The Canada Goose is an annual vagrant in Iceland. Most of these geese probably come from Europe. Once in a while, however, a smaller type is seen which could be originated from North America.

A Canada Goose in the company of Whooper Swans
A Canada Goose in the company of Whooper Swans

In the last few weeks a smaller Canada Goose (perhaps ssp interior) has been seen among some Whooper Swans by Lake Snjóölduvatn in Veiðivötn (Fishing Lakes) in the South Interior. It is rather shy and not easy to get near it.