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Scotland’s Favourite Winter Visitors: What You Don’t Know About the Pink-Footed Goose

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Every year, over half a million pink-footed geese cross the North Atlantic to spend winter in the UK, with a huge percentage in Scotland. But what do we know about our favourite…

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Scotland’s Favourite Winter Visitors: What You Don’t Know About the Pink-Footed Goose