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Anser Anser Collection (#5)

The majestic Greylag Goose, scientifically known as Anser anser, graces the meadows of Erfurt, Thuringia in Germany

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Relief with sphinx, from Nineveh

Relief with sphinx, from Nineveh
Persian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief with sphinx, 645-640 b.C. From Nineveh

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Frieze representing Capitol sacred geese that warned Romans of arrival of Gauls, Temple of Juno

Frieze representing Capitol sacred geese that warned Romans of arrival of Gauls, Temple of Juno, from Rome
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Architectural frieze representing the Capitol sacred geese that warned the Romans of the arrival of the Gauls, before the Temple of Juno. Frome Rome. Detail

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Greylag goose (Anser anser). This is the largest species of grey goose. It has a wide ranging distribution and is usually migratory

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag goose in flight C018 / 9348

Greylag goose in flight C018 / 9348
Greylag goose (Anser anser) in flight

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag goose, 19th century C013 / 6293

Greylag goose, 19th century C013 / 6293
Greylag goose (Anser anser). Plate 6 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

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Anser anser, greylag goose
Feathers from the greylag goose (Anser anser)

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Goose, Anser anser, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

Greylag Goose, Anser anser, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag goose at a pond in Reykjavik, Iceland

Greylag goose at a pond in Reykjavik, Iceland

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Goose, Anser anser, adult with young, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland

Greylag Goose, Anser anser, adult with young, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

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Greylag geese in flight
Greylag geese (Anser anser) in flight. The greylag goose is a migrant bird, spending the winter in southern Europe and Eurasia, as far south as Thailand and southern China

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Mute Swan and Greylag Goose (Anser anser) - fighting on lake - Hessen - Germany

Mute Swan and Greylag Goose (Anser anser) - fighting on lake - Hessen - Germany
USH-4796 Mute Swan and Greylag Goose (Anser anser) - fighting on lake Hessen - Germany Cygnus olor Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) portrait. Slimbridge, UK

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) portrait. Slimbridge, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Geese (Anser anser) in flight. Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands reserve

Greylag Geese (Anser anser) in flight. Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands reserve, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) flying over field just after taking of. Calling. Slow shutter speed

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) flying over field just after taking of. Calling. Slow shutter speed. Argyll, Scotland, UK
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect

Background imageAnser Anser Collection: Greylag Goose (Anser anser) just after take off with another just about to take off

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) just after take off with another just about to take off. Argyll, Scotland, UK (rr)
Philip Price / SplashdownDirect




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The majestic Greylag Goose, scientifically known as Anser anser, graces the meadows of Erfurt, Thuringia in Germany. Its presence is reminiscent of a beautiful painting depicting Meidum geese, capturing their elegance and grace. In Ken-Dee's snow-covered fields, a small flock of these geese takes flight, creating a breathtaking scene against the wintry backdrop. As dawn breaks at Snettisham RSPB reserve, a group of Greylag geese soar through the half-light with remarkable precision and unity. However, not all interactions are harmonious; in Antwerpen, Belgium during March, these magnificent creatures engage in fierce battles for dominance. In Caerlaverock WWT in Scotland's Solway region during January, we witness the sheer power and agility of the Greylag Goose as it gracefully glides through the sky. The sight is truly awe-inspiring. But it's not just their physical prowess that captivates us; their calls at dawn resonate across Scotland's landscapes in December. With steaming breath rising from their beaks like ethereal wisps of foggy breath on a cold winter morning. Near nesting sites on Scottish lochs or water bodies across May 2010 and beyond to present day UK summers - adult Greylag Geese can be found peacefully floating along or taking flight from lakes with Southern Norway providing yet another stunning location for observing these birds' natural behaviors. Cley in Norfolk becomes home to migrating flocks during March where digital composites capture moments when nature seems to pause time itself – showcasing both individual beauty and collective harmony within this species that has fascinated humans for centuries. Anser anser reminds us why we should cherish our natural world - its diversity and wonders never cease to amaze us.