Barnacle Goose

Barnacle Goose is a medium-sized wild goose species native to Europe and North Atlantic islands. It typically breeds in Arctic regions and migrates to milder climates in winter, often stopping in places like the UK, Ireland, and parts of northern Europe. The goose is characterized by its distinctive black neck and head, contrasting with a white chin and cheeks, and has a grey-brown body. It primarily feeds on grasses and coastal plants during both breeding and wintering seasons. The Barnacle Goose is known for its impressive migrations and was historically linked to folklore suggesting it hatched from barnacles, but it is a true goose species.