Egyptian Goose (Kolgans)
Alopochen aegyptiacus (102)
Zulu name: iLongwe
Other names: None
Equipment: Minolta Maxxum 5D, 75-300mm Minolta lens
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| August 2008 | Golden Harvest, Randburg | Gosling | |
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| February 2007 | Pilanesberg | Adult and young | |
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Experiences with species This species goes down in my book as a menace! The main reason is that they chase off birds of prey from their nests and take over the nest. They are plentiful everywhere except extreme desert, and probably a prime golf course fertiliser. |
