Pink-footed Goose Records
Note: All records listed here have been accepted by PORC and published in their Annual Report unless otherwise noted.
All records are listed in reverse chronological order.

Lake Muhlenberg, Lehigh County; December 21, 2009. Photos by Matt Loyko. (Under Review)
Coatesville Reservoir, Chester County; January 11, 2004. Photos by Janet Crawford.

2009

Pink-footed Goose --- Lake Muhlenberg, Lehigh County; December 21, 2009. Photos by Matt Loyko. (Under Review)
This bird was found by Matt Loyko and Mike Moser and later confirmed by Peter Saenger. Note the brown head, the barred back, and size in relation to the Canadas.
This bird represents the 1st record for Lehigh County and the 4th record for Pennsylvania.





2004

Pink-footed Goose --- Coatesville Reservoir, Chester County; January 11, 2004. Photos by Janet Crawford.
Note the pink bill with dark base and dark tip, the brown head, the barred back, and the pinkish legs.
This bird represents the 1st record for Chester County and the 3rd record for Pennsylvania.



On this photo, note the bright pink legs and feet in addition to the pink on the bill and the barred back.