Tundra Swan,Cygnus columbianus.
Three birds identified by Charlie Wooten at Centerton from November 19 to 29, 1981,
provides the only record for this species formerly known as Whistling Swan.
Greater White-fronted Goose,Anser albifrons.
February 22 to April 9 and September 28 to November 17+. Uncommon but regular transient.
Apparently more numerous in the 1980s than in previous three decades. A few birds have
overwintered with domestic geese at Centerton in the 1980s. Flocks estimated at 200 to
240 birds were seen in two locations in Washington County on March 2, 1986.
Snow Goose,Chen caerulescens.
October 5 to April 11+. Common migrant, less common winter visitor. Big flocks of both
the white and blue forms of the Snow Goose pass through the region during spring and
fall migration. Smaller numbers, usually white birds, visit the region during winter.
The distinctive gabbling of the birds can be heard as they pass overhead during migration.
A flock estimated at 540 birds passed over Lake Fayetteville during a huge cold front
November 23, 1983. The spring passage is associated with strong warm fronts, often in
late February and early March.