Ross's Goose - David Carr
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Date

Location

Rubbermaid Factory Pond (private--view from road only)
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 39.13379, -78.193657
Age and sex
Adult, Unknown sex - 6

Media notes

Ross's Geese, some showing their stubby bills, at the Rubbermaid pond (Frederick County) on 10 December 2025.

Observation details

Smallish white goose, black primaries, short stubby bill. The largest flock of Ross's Geese I have ever seen on the Eastern US.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS 70D
Lens
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
ISO
1000
Focal length
371 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/800 sec
Dimensions
1472 pixels x 981 pixels
Original file size
430.24 KB