Look out for... Egyptian Geese
12 Feb 2018
Native to central and southern Africa, Egyptian Geese have been present in Europe as an exotic species since at least the 17th Century. Naturalised populations in Germany, the Netherlands and eastern England remained relatively small, but have expanded considerably since the 1980s.
Egyptian Geese are early breeders, with pairs defending potential breeding sites from January onwards. Cavities in trees are favoured, but it may also nest on the ground. You can help keep track of the expanding population of Egyptian Goose by adding the appropriate breeding codes to any sightings of likely breeding birds.
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