Voting Comments

Cackling Goose
Record #59-B-09

1st Round: 7-0

1st Round

3 February 2010
Weisse – Accept

Although the photos are terrible the bill appears properly proportioned and the written description backs that up.

ST02-05-2010
Sturts--Accept

Report and photo are convincing to me.

02-08-2010
Doug Ward--Accept

The description provided, and especially considering the accompanying photographs, support the identification of the bird singled out of the group as a Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii). I also believe the photos also show at least 3 additional Cackling Geese, likely the “Taverner’s” (B.h. taverneri) subspecies based on size, head shape and breast color.

2-10-2010
chuck trost--Accept

Good description and adequate photos

02-12-2010
Dave Trochlell--Accept

The evidence for Cackling Goose seems very convincing to me. In fact, there appear to be at least three Cackling Geese in the images.

2-26-10
Carlisle--Accept

looks good

03-09-2010
Darren Clark--Accept

The photographs aren't very good, but the description is sufficient.