Remsen, J.V. 1972 Ross' Goose 25 June IPE site 1, Barrow, Alaska ~ 1030 - Flock of 10 Snow Geese observed from about 500 yds away as they flew maybe 100 feet above the ground westward. The eleventh bird was very noticeably smaller in overall body size, wings length, and neck length. The wingsbeat was also noticeably faster. They landed about 1/2 mile away over Village Ridge out of sight. Then a plane came over and scared them off to the northwest. Even at this distance and flying directly away from me, the smaller bird could be distinguished by its smaller body size, shorter wings, and faster beat. They flew out of sight. Had I been in California, I would not have hesitated to record this as a Ross' Goose, but Alaska has almost no records (the rarity of the bird I was aware of at the time of observation). I really believe the bird was a Ross' Goose, but there will always be that doubt, since no one else was there to confirm it. Chun rossii