Egyptian Goose - Alopochen Aegyptiacus
Once common along the entire Nile valley and regarded as sacred in ancient times, the Egyptian Goose is no longer an easy bird to see in the country from which it takes its name, as it is largely confined to upper Egypt. It is, however, widespread and common throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with introduced populations firmly established in England, Holland, Belgium and France. Concerns over conflict with native species has led to restrictions on keeping them in Britain and Europe.
This distinctive small goose is a member of the shelduck family. In the wild it is invariably found in pairs or family parties, while flocks of 50 or more can be found after the breeding season. The sexes are similar: both have a conspicuous chestnut patch encircling the eyes, giving them a somewhat piratical appearance, while the brilliant white forewing is obvious when they fly.
The UK Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 came into force on Sunday 1st December. The Order implements requirements contained in EU Regulation 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species, which sets out rules to prevent and minimise the impact of the introduction and spread of non-native animals and plants across the EU. The Order makes it an offence, amongst other things, to import, keep, sell, transport, breed or release into the environment, any of the listed plants and animals. Invasive alien waterfowl currently covered by this Order are Egyptian Geese and Ruddy Ducks Oxyura jamaicensis.
Tags: Egyptian-Goose Goose Geese Wildlife. Wildbirds Wetlands Wildlife Photography Water-Birds Waterways Wildfowl Parklands Parks River Birds Reservoirs Rivers Estuaries Estuary Lakes Ponds Avian Animal Animals Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology Jeff Lack Photography Birds. Bird Bird Photography
© All Rights Reserved
Egyptian Goose - Alopochen Aegyptiacus
Once common along the entire Nile valley and regarded as sacred in ancient times, the Egyptian Goose is no longer an easy bird to see in the country from which it takes its name, as it is largely confined to upper Egypt. It is, however, widespread and common throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with introduced populations firmly established in England, Holland, Belgium and France. Concerns over conflict with native species has led to restrictions on keeping them in Britain and Europe.
This distinctive small goose is a member of the shelduck family. In the wild it is invariably found in pairs or family parties, while flocks of 50 or more can be found after the breeding season. The sexes are similar: both have a conspicuous chestnut patch encircling the eyes, giving them a somewhat piratical appearance, while the brilliant white forewing is obvious when they fly.
The UK Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 came into force on Sunday 1st December. The Order implements requirements contained in EU Regulation 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species, which sets out rules to prevent and minimise the impact of the introduction and spread of non-native animals and plants across the EU. The Order makes it an offence, amongst other things, to import, keep, sell, transport, breed or release into the environment, any of the listed plants and animals. Invasive alien waterfowl currently covered by this Order are Egyptian Geese and Ruddy Ducks Oxyura jamaicensis.
Norfolk
Tags: Egyptian-Goose Goose Geese Avian Wildlife. Water-Birds Wetlands Waterways Waterfowl Water Animal Animals Farmland Fields Reservoirs Estuaries Estuary Lakes Marshland Marshes Countryside Norfolk Nature coth5 NGC NPC Birds. Wildbirds River Birds
© All Rights Reserved
Egyptian Goose - Alopochen Aegyptiacus
Bushy
Tags: Egyptian-Goose Goose Geese Avian Animal Animals Wildlife. Water-Birds Wetlands Waterways Waterfowl Ducks Lakes Estuaries Estuary Reservoirs Parklands Countryside Nature NGC Bushy Park Birds. Wildbirds Royal Parks
© All Rights Reserved
Egyptian Goose - Alopochen Aegyptiacus
Tags: Egyptian-Goose Goose Geese Wildlife. Wetlands Wildfowl Ducks Water-Birds Waterways Lakes Rivers Estuaries Countryside Nature NGC Wildbirds River Birds
© All Rights Reserved
Thank you to all who take the time to comment etc....it is appreciated.
Egyptian Goose - Alopochen Aegyptiacus
Tags: Geese Ducks Avian Wetlands Egyptian-Goose Goose Nature Wildlife. Birds. Wildbirds
© All Rights Reserved