Jenny Younger, Magpie Geese on Vacation (ANIMAL 2024)

Recently spotted Magpie Geese on Lake Victoria, Shepparton, Victoria. A truly unusual sight as this regal species is normally found in Northern regions of Australia. Have they flown south out of their range, or are they part of an established colony from a fauna park wetland at Kyabram, 30 kms away? Changes in weather patterns may have something to do with this, however it was an exciting find on our local wetland. Hopefully this may be the start of a new colony! They are a wonderful addition to the avian population of this urban refuge.

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