2012
TG1238 : Greylag and Egyptian geese, Baconsthorpe Castle
taken 13 years ago, near to Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, England
Greylag and Egyptian geese, Baconsthorpe Castle
The greylag goose (Anser anser) is the ancestor of most domestic geese, and is native to the UK and Europe. It is on the 'amber' list (see Link
). The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegypticus) is a native of Africa, and was revered by the ancient Egyptians. It was introduced to Britain in the 18th century, but was not added to resident-lists until 1971. Its success has been such that it was declared a pest in 2009. The two species seem happy together on the Mere at Baconsthorpe Castle.
). The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegypticus) is a native of Africa, and was revered by the ancient Egyptians. It was introduced to Britain in the 18th century, but was not added to resident-lists until 1971. Its success has been such that it was declared a pest in 2009. The two species seem happy together on the Mere at Baconsthorpe Castle.![Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/somerights20.gif){kind=small}
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- Grid Square
- TG1238, 121 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Barbara Carr (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 13 June, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 10 February, 2013
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TG 1215 3816 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:53.9395N 1:9.1649E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TG 1212 3817
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
