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Species/Populations Greenland White-fronted Goose History Started in winter 1982/83. Aims Assess population size and reproductive success, and identify important wintering sites. Coverage International (UK and Ireland). Frequency Annual (two counts each winter; one in the autumn and another in the spring). Methods A co-ordinated site-based census. Counters record the number of birds present, and the age structure of flocks, at known wintering locations. Results The annual Greenland White-fronted Goose Census reports can be downloaded here. Getting involved Dates for the 2009/10 censuses are as follows: Autumn international census 12-16 December 2009. Spring international census 13-17 March 2010. Other supplementary counts are also appreciated during 14-18 November 2009; 16-20 January 2010; 13-17 February 2010; 27 February - 3 March 2010 Please contact the Greenland White-fronted Goose Study for further information on participating in this census. Resources Field ageing guide Partner organisations This census is organised by the Greenland White-fronted Goose Study.
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