Bean Goose Anser fabalis

Rare migrant from northern Europe or Siberia

· Prior to 1970 Records known to have occurred but specific dates unknown.

· 1993 3, of the ‘Taiga’ subspecies, on 8^th – 10^th October.

· 2004 3, of the subspecies Anser f. fabalis, 8^th – 10^th October (JMD, TPD, ARM, KDS and MAW).