Friday 6 March 2015

New update from Sweden

Ulf in Sweden has confirmed that 147 bean geese have been seen at Lake Brosjon in south Sweden and the following collars have been seen: 7Y, 7Z, V3,V6 and 7T

7Y is an adult male ringed on 7th October 2013 and his mate 7Z ringed at the same time. (see below)

V3 was a Juvenile female ringed on 7th October 2013

V6 Adult female ringed on 7th October 2013

7T Adult male ringed on 7th October 2013 and has a white ring on right leg

It is interesting that all of this group were caught together and now sharing the same migratory route through Sweden. It confirms what we now think that groups seen together in Scotland are all associated with each other and the areas they visit year round.

More details of collar sightings in the future will help us unravel the different groups.

Many thanks to Dan Magnsbo in Sweden and others who will be able to help us unravel this story