Geese numbers rising

The Greylag Goose is a relatively recent resident in the area, its first appearance on the blog was only in 2015, although I'm sure I had occasional sightings prior to that. Now I'm seeing them regularly both from the house and at Rowsley and counted 8 at Youlgreave yesterday. I have no evidence of breeding yet but it seems very likely. 
Meanwhile the number of Canada Geese is on the up with several pairs now nesting on the moors and successful breeding this year in the Whitworth Park. I counted a flock of 26 yesterday  at Youlgreave and presume that these are immatures not at the breeding age of 3 to 4 years old yet.
Will we see feral Barnacle Geese appearing in the future, they are already established at Carsington Water?

Greylag Goose

Geese on the move

A skein of 350 - 400 flew west over Darley Dale at around 12:15 today, presumably heading up to the Southport area from the Wash.

Pink-footed Geese

Whilst at Peak Village yesterday I noted that one of the Canada Geese was colour-ringed. Not sure where this bird originates from but I've contacted the ringing group I think is responsible so will hopefully get an update. See below;

Canada Goose

5272507 Ad F 02/07/2013 Bowness-on-Windermere: 54°22'N 2°55'W (SD4097) (Cumbria) 

AAAH VV 29/09/2014 Bakewell: 53°12'N 1°41'W (SK2168) (Derbyshire)   153km SSE 1 yr 89days

VV 26/12/2015 Rowsley, near Bakewell: 53°11'N 1°38'W (SK2566) (Derbyshire)   156km SSE 2 yrs 

177days

Canada Goose