Fred Church
About
The White-fronted Goose is a common winter visitor, arriving from Greenland and Siberia at the end of October onwards and returning north again at the end of March. It eats roots, shoots, tubers and leaves, as well as grains and oats.
How to identify
The White-fronted Goose is most easily distinguished from other geese by the white flash on its forehead, dark stripes on its belly and its orange legs. Oddly, Siberian birds have pink bills while Greenland birds have orange bills.
Where to find it
Only found here in the winter. Birds that nest in Greenland spend the winter in Ireland and the west coast of Scotland, those from northern Europe and Siberia come to southern England for the winter.
Habitats
When to find it
- October
- Novermber
- December
- January
- February
- March
How can people help
Britain is an important stopover for many wintering migrant species, so it is vital that we protect the places they rely on. But the survival of our waterbirds is threatened by the loss and degradation of many of our wetland habitats. The Wildlife Trusts manage many wetland nature reserves for the benefit of the wildlife they support. You can help by supporting your local Trust and becoming a member; you'll find out about exciting wildlife happenings, events on your doorstep and volunteering opportunities, and be helping local wildlife along the way.