Great news today from Simon Rix in Norway, see below

Very good information from Simon in Norway. A flock of 129 bean geese have been located north of Oslo in a traditional stopping off area. For more information and pictures visit his blog. (oslobirder.blogspot.com) One photo below courtesy of Simon.

Fresh update yesterday 22nd August 2025 from Dan in Sweden

 We have received an update from Dan to say that he recorded 193 Bean Geese at Brosjon including 31 Juveniles. Including collars X3 and V6.

This a superb count and almost accounts for all the Bean Geese that we have been seeing in recent years. 

It will be very interesting to see how many turn up in Norway where Simon is awaiting for our birds to arrive in his patch.

Further news has come from Dan in Sweden about the Taiga Bean Geese flock

 Further news has come in today from Dan and it is very good indeed.

A total of 142 birds seen today at Brosjon including collars X3 and V6

5 families were also present with broods of 2, 2, 3, 5, 6 making a total of 18 juveniles.

We are indebted to Dan for his efforts in monitoring the flock on their way south.

Some of our birds have now moved south in Sweden

 Pleased to report that Dan in Sweden has reported a flock of 24 Bean Geese were seen at Brosjon on 9  August. All 2nd year birds.