Islay Goose Management Scheme Counts - 2018-2021
On Islay four population counts are carried out each winter for Greenland barnacle and Greenland white-fronted geese. The most recent survey results can be viewed in the tables below:
| Date | Greenland barnacle goose | Greenland white-fronted goose |
|---|---|---|
|
20/21 November 2018 |
30428 |
6702 |
|
11/12 December 2018 |
31263 |
5847 |
|
15/16 January 2019 |
35251 | 6527 |
|
12/13 March 2019 |
31058 | 6771 |
|
Date |
Greenland barnacle goose |
Greenland white-fronted goose |
|---|---|---|
|
27/27 November 2019 |
35253 |
5512 |
|
17/18 December 2019 |
32017 |
6325 |
|
21/23/24 January 2020 |
34795 |
5588 |
|
17/18 March 2020 |
33202 |
5910 |
|
Date |
Greenland barnacle goose |
Greenland white-fronted goose |
|---|---|---|
|
17/18 November 2020 |
34381 |
5763 |
|
15/16 December 2020 |
32107 |
6350 |
|
12/13 January 2021 |
37364 |
5493 |
|
16/17 March 2021 |
29798 |
6878 |
