I got a tip about a white-headed goose, and immediately got Emperor Goose on the brain. Alas, just this guy
Day Three for this bird, astoundingly the first Tahoe record since 1975 and long overdue! I've been looking for one of these for two decades. Tried for it late yesterday and dipped since the eagles had flushed all the gulls shortly prior to my arrival. Pretty darn happy to finally catch up with this species at Tahoe!!
About 5-6 inches tall. It flew off when the photo was taken.
I saw 35-40 individuals, and all but one were green
Hanging out by a tiny rainpuddle from a few nights ago
I saw 35-40 individuals, and all but one were green
Photos - thanks to G. Hughes
I'm including lots of perspectives on this aberrant individual. Really flighty and threw me for a loop until I could examine the photos.