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Birds
Arctic geese that pass through in noisy thousands, with white and dark blue morphs.
Field facts
HabitatReservoirs, flooded fields, marshes
RangeStatewide on migration
When to lookOctober to March
StatusLeast Concern; overabundant (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRoss's goose — smaller with a stubby bill
Field note: The dark blue morph was once thought to be a separate species.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Scan flocks from roads or hides — flushing wastes migration energy.
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