Wildlife Photographer | Conservationist | Co-founder of Chirp Birding, the world’s first social netw...View More
Cancel
Save
John White
Male.
Lives in West Langton, Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
43 years old.
is married to Natalie White.
About Me
Friends
11
Likes
Entertainment
9
Likes
Local Business or Place » Tours/Sightseeing
10
Likes
Entertainment » Podcast
5
Likes
Local Business or Place » Tours/Sightseeing
6
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Travel/Leisure
10
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Conservation Organisation
9
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Travel/Leisure
13
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Travel/Leisure
6
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Clubs
29
Likes
Company, Organization or Institution » Non-Profit Organization
So chuffed to get this on my trail camera. Still need to see one in the flesh though!
9 people like this.
18 people like this.
Heather Edwards
I have some thoughts but I’m still a novice birder, do you care if I post to one of my FB groups with more experienced birders to get their thoughts?
-
Like
- January 7, 2021
Heather Edwards
Hey John the one reply I’ve gotten was similar to what I thought but I’m also waiting on an approval to a waterfowl specific ID group to see what they think but what I think and the other guy that replied thinks also leans towards a Canada Goose x Lesser White-fronted Goose hybrid.
-
Like
1
- January 7, 2021
John White
Great, thanks Heather Edwards. I was really struggling to ID this so glad to hear it is a possible hybrid 😀
-
Like
- January 7, 2021
Mike Theobald
Looks like a Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) to me, but hose are native to the US and you live in the UK??!?
-
Like
1
- January 7, 2021
Mike Theobald
Subspecies Richardson's Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii hutchinsii)
-
Like
1
- January 7, 2021
Heather Edwards
I don’t think Cackling alone would give it that color bill and white band around it also Cackling is about the size of a Mallard. The color is Cackling / Canada. The Bill shape, color, and white band around it is similar to Lesser White-fronted goose. That’s what leads me to lean towards Canada x Le...View More
-
Like
1
- January 7, 2021
Andrew Goodall
Whilst never any guarantees on how hybrids might turn out. Usually Canada X White front (Great or Lesser) more often than not have the bill shape of a white front. I would go with Canada X Greylag for this one. The white base to the bill does show in this type of cross. That is my ten penneth for ...View More
-
Like
4
- January 7, 2021
Tracing the family tree of Scotland's iconic sea eagles 45 years after the species was reintroduced
An unusual detective story has been unfolding around some of Scotland’s most idyllic Hebridean islands.
10 people like this.
Andrew Goodall
An interesting read #John. Thanks for sharing. They are indeed 'flying barn doors'
-
Like
1
- January 3, 2021
Something prehistoric looking about birds legs 😀
12 people like this.
46,000 Year Old Bird Found ‘Frozen In Time’ In Siberia
A bird discovered in northeastern Siberia died during the last Ice Age and is providing a crucial glimpse into evolution and the effects of climate change
11 people like this.
12 people like this.
Dalmatian pelicans: The UK’s biggest bird could be making a comeback - CBBC Newsround
Dalmatian pelicans left Britain when ancient lakes were drained about 500 years ago, but new plans could help them return.
12 people like this.
Andrew Goodall
Interesting read John. Thanks for sharing. I am not agains reintroductions at all but I wish more could be done to conserve what we do have. A good example being Willow Tit. Something like a 95% decline since the 1970's.
-
Like
- December 31, 2020
My new favourite UK bird and smallest bird in Europe! All from the home office window 😀
6 people like this.
Follow Suggestions
13
Members
Conservation
6
Members
Birding Countries
10
Members
Bird Clubs
17
Members
Bird Clubs
22
Members
Bird Clubs
2
Members
National Parks & Nature Reserves
8
Members
National Parks & Nature Reserves
8
Members
National Parks & Nature Reserves
1
Member
Schools