Ross’s Geese and Snow Geese are both white-bodied waterfowl with black wingtips that can be difficult to tell apart. The pair are a great example of what science calls sister species, which occur when a portion of one species takes an evolutionary step away from the rest, resulting in a species split. In this case, genetic studies suggest that the Ross’s Goose branched away from their Snow Goose relatives more than two million years ago, possibly because advancing glaciers separated the two popu

…… and after seeing the Ross’s Goose we went to Woolston Eyes to see the ‘always in motion’ Grey Phalarope. Breeds in the Arctic, winters off the southern African coast and goes past the UK on migration but usually far out at sea. This birds got blown inland by the recent storm. Thanks to Andy (again) for the use of his video ! | Bespoke Birding