In the same location in Eureka Springs, I found these three Domestic (Chinese) Geese. There is one male (with the bump on its beak) and two females. They were smaller Geese than the Greylag and are pictured here with the Lesser Canada Goose for size comparison.
I have checked the Internet for similar birds. This male goose had quite a bit of orange coloring on the head, neck and breast. I was unable to find an image with this coloring. However, the beak, eye, eye ring, legs, shape and white color indicates that this is a Chinese Goose.
This is my first look at this species. Who knows how they got in this lake? Every bird has a story and I would love to know this one.
This image shows all three types of geese inhabiting these waters. It is a good illustration of size and also shows their familiarity with each other. I imagine they have been here for quite some time.
