Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis). Gander 'shadowing' or 'shepherding' goose. Pair formation behaviour.
Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis). Adult pair. Sexes alike in plumage. By behaviour, gander, or male, left, goose or female, right. Difference in facial markings occurs regardless of sex.
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