Geese are back...

The Barnacle geese (Branta leucopsis) have arrived in masses to Southern Finland from Lapland on 12th of August 2011. The smaller flocks were around starting from the early days of the month. They are to stay till the late October to prepare for the long flight across the Baltic sea

The bird is a medium size: 66-75 cm long, wingspan 125 cm and weight of 1.1 to 2.3 kg

Wild geese in Viikki, Helsinki

They can live up to 28 years

Branta leucopsis at Suomenlinna Island  (by D100a)

The sounds they produce resemble barking. You can hear it at IBC.

Run Forest, run (by Kallerna)