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ARCTIC ADVENTURE
Photographs: Arctic Adventure - WWT Slimbridge (November 2019) ©Nigel Key
Arctic Adventure (WWT Slimbridge)
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The following wildfowl, amongst others, can be found in the Arctic Adventure Zone at WWT Slimbridge, click image for information: -
White-Fronted Goose (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
White-Fronted Goose
The White Fronted Goose, also known as the Greater white Fronted Goose, is a member of the Anser genus which consists largely of Grey plumage.
Bewick's Swan (WWT Slimbridge April 2014) - pic by Nigel Key
Bewick's Swan
Individuals can be recognised by their unique black and yellow bill pattern, adults and yearlings new to Slimbridge are named and their bill pattern recorded.
European Greater Scaup (WWT Slimbridge March 2019) - pic by Nigel Key
European Greater Scaup
The name Scaup comes from 'Skalp' which means mussel bed which reflects its diet. They are known to consume 2 to 3 times their own body weight in Zebra Mussels per day.
Emperor Goose (WWT Slimbridge  20) - pic by Nigel Key
Emperor Goose
The Emperor Goose can be found in Alaska and Russia where it breeds mainly around the Bering Sea.
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