Larry Griffin Goose Talk at the Riverside Tap

An event for adults at The Riverside Tap.

Join Larry as he discusses the connections between different sites celebrating the geese, such as Lindisfarne and D&G, which are celebrated as both host our internationally important barnacle geese and pink-footed geese. Both sites also cater for brent geese from different parts of the Arctic through their provision of safe, high-quality, undisturbed foraging and roosting habitats.

All three species have similar coastal habitat needs for saltmarsh and wet pastures. These migratory goose needs can be contrasted with the year-round needs of our own resident greylag geese, which are often overlooked, misunderstood, and unappreciated by comparison. Yet, they are a rich source of intrigue once we start to shine a light on their yearly exploits and struggles for survival…