While looking for the Black Brant today (failed to find it again) came across this family party that appears to comprise a very aggressive adult male Dark-bellied Brent Goose, female Pale-bellied Brent and 3 hybrid juveniles -- I watched them for about an hour and there seemed no doubt that they were a family unit -- what was more surprising though was the fact that there was at least one other goose with the party that appeared to be a hybrid with intermediate characters but was not a juvenile and so could have been a 2cy bird -- it was close to the family all the time and appeared to consort with them even joining the male in chasing other geese -- any comments would be appreciated at my email address
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