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29-12-2011, 03:37 PM
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| | | Unidentified Goose
Can anyone tell me what type of goose this is? I saw it in Ashton Park on the Wirral this afternoon
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29-12-2011, 03:40 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Goose
Its a Muscovy Duck |
29-12-2011, 03:43 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Goose
Yes - Muscovy. Ugly brutes, but loads of 'character'!
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29-12-2011, 04:59 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Goose
Its a duck?? Wow, he was pretty big. Very friendly, not shy at all. And he was so quirky. He was absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for your help, its appreciated. |
29-12-2011, 06:18 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Goose
The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck which is native to Mexico and Central and South America. although lots are bred and escape in the uk 
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29-12-2011, 06:52 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Goose
There is no doubt about it! Muscovey Duck! My Avatar confirms it!
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01-01-2012, 12:46 PM
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Love it, that's a great avatar to have! |
01-01-2012, 02:53 PM
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| |  Re: Unidentified Goose
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Originally Posted by faz  The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck which is native to Mexico and Central and South America. although lots are bred and escape in the uk | The wild ancestor is a very different looking bird + much more elegant than these domestic birds. | | |
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