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
