A general view of the two Greater White-fronted Geese along the bank of the Conemaugh River south of Saltsburg (Indiana County). This shot was taken with just the digital camera with its lens set at 10X.

A shot of the two Greater White-fronted Geese. This shot shows the white frontal edge around the orange beaks of these adult birds. The strong barring on the breast and belly is a good indication of these being wild intead of domesticated birds. This digiscope shot was taken at approximately 60X.

A shot of one of the birds showing the orange bill with its white frontal edging. It also shows the slaty-colored and strongly barred belly of the bird. These features suggests the two birds are Greenland race of Greater White-fronted Geese. This digiscope shot was taken at approximately 60X.

Another shot of one of the Greater White-fronted Geese showing its orange legs and bill. This digiscope shot was taken at approximately 60X.

A side view of one of the Greater White-fronted Geese showing the dark, slaty belly with strong barring. The white tip of the tail can also be seen. This digiscope shot was taken at approximately 100X.

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