[tots1968]

Hiya, I understand that Cheshire Wildlife Trust have contacted the County Recorder, it was he/she who said one had been seen at the park a couple of years ago. The ross's goose seems to be loitering with/near the group of white geese for some sort of protection, though it steers well clear when they go after bread etc. It is very timid, not like the park's usual suspects. There are a number of muscovy ducks there too - which have flown in, but they are pretty tame. (Many of them seem to have mucus on their eyes which can't be a good sign for their overall health. I thought about contacting the RSPCA but my previous experience with them and wild birds was that they weren't interested. They pretty much suggested the shot but living bird I found in my garden would have it's neck rung if I took it to them - charming). I don't think any of the birds will be there for much longer anyway as the park lake is due to be drained very shortly as part of renovation works. Many thanks to those who helped ID it - I was excited when I thought it was a snow goose so to find out it is even more special is great!