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Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2026 16:31 by Greg Wittmann
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Anchorage and Beach Area, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5555481&<ll...>,-119.5555481 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S338524033 - Comments: "Confirmed bright orange legs, pattern on side of neck and white face. Sitting at scorpion harbor. Walked and flew around a bit. Have photos but not sure how to upload on mobile."
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) (1)
- Reported May 13, 2026 14:38 by Joel Barrett
- Santa Cruz Island--Scorpion Anchorage and Beach Area, Santa Barbara, California
- Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&<q...>,-119.5555481&<ll...>,-119.5555481 - Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S338469210 - Comments: "Brown back, neck and head, black stripes on the belly. White tail/under tail. Pinkish bill with a white face. Seen in flight and eventually rested on the ocean near the beach."
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