[CT Birds] Apparent ROSS'S GOOSE in NH

[Edward James Raynor]

I meant to say: New Hampshire would be the last state in New England  
to accept a Ross's Goose on to their list after CT in 2007. Multiple  
proof reads are always necessary especially before one sends their  
writing.

Quoting Edward James Raynor <edward.raynor at maine.edu>:

> Hello fellow New Englanders,
> After reading Steve's post and viewing Scott's photos I believe New
> Hampshire has its first Chen rossi. In December 2006, I found one in
> Connecticut, which was accepted as the second state record. Pictures
> are available on www.ctbirding.org  As migratory Geese numbers explode
> in the Arctic due to growing favorable wintering habitat and
> conditions, agricultural fields not fully harvested for hunting
> purposes, west and south of New England, Ross's Geese are becoming
> more numerous in the northeast. What surprises me is that western
> Vermont has many records and New Hampshire does not have one. If
> accepted, this will be last state to add one to their list.
> Hybridization was considered but visually ruled out with the CT bird
> and the lack of Snow Geese with that individual also caused some
> initial concern. But the substantial increase of Ross's Goose
> sightings from the Mid-Atlantic to the coastal Northeast eases rare
> bird committee's issues with origin. Enjoy the goose while it lasts
> and get there fast because northward goose migration is underway!
>
> Good birding,
> E.J. Raynor
>
> P.S. I will not be able to organize this year's Isles of Shoals
> Christmas Bird Count due to my current graduate position in Louisiana.
> I hope someone would like to take the responsibility and coordinate
> the trip this year. PLEASE email me if interested.
>
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