In the REFERENCE section of the Nature of Dorset you can:
- Find species information with photos, maps, etc
- Access Identification tools for birds, flora and trees
- Find information about nature reserves and hotspots
- Access information about Sites of special scientific interest
- Learn about the wildlife habitats of Dorset
REFERENCE SECTION
"My personal guide to the nature reserves and wildlife hot-spots of Dorset and the species that may be seen at each along with help in identifying those animals and plants."
To aid users of mobile devices as well as those with a mouse or laptop finger pad this site uses a simple image-based menu system. Virtually every picture you see (images and photos) are links to more information arranged in a sort of top-down structure. See an image, click or tap on it to open a new page.
| Group | Birds |
|---|---|
| Sub-group | Geese |
| Description |
Large, bulky birds with long necks and big feet! |
| Book Refererence | Birds: Water |
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus  Click species photo for details of this species:
A winter visitor to northern Britain rarely coming as far south as Dorset.
Photo by: Internet Open Source |
White-fronted GooseAnser albifrons  Click species photo for details of this species:
A regular winter visitor to Britain but rarely ventures as far as Dorset
Photo by: Internet Open Source |
Greylag GooseAnser anser  Click species photo for details of this species:
A goose generally feral and descended from farmyard geese
Photo by: Ian Ballam |
Canada GooseBranta canadensis  Click species photo for details of this species:
A common introduced species of goose found in parks and waterside places throughout the county.
Photo by: Peter Orchard |
Barnacle GooseBranta leucopsis  Click species photo for details of this species: An occasional winter visitor to Dorset recognisable by its white face.
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Brent GooseBranta bernicla  Click species photo for details of this species:
A common winter visitor from its breeding grounds in the Arctic.
Photo by: Peter Orchard |
Egyptian GooseAlopochen aeqyptiacus  Click species photo for details of this species:
Escapes from collections are getting far more frequent and the spread of this species is becoming a bit of a problem.
Photo by: Ian Ballam |
