Greylag Geese (Anser anser). Bonded pair. Larger size, behavioural stance and posture indicate bird on the right is a gander.
Greylag Geese (Anser anser). Bonded pair. Larger size, behavioural stance and posture indicate bird on the right is a gander or male. Apparent smaller size and demeanor, with missing plumage from crown of head, nape of neck, removed by male during copulations, indicative of her sex. Alongside River Bure. Broadland. Norfolk.
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