The bird is still there.  At 5:51PM it is on the SE corner of the of the 
rectangle at the west end of the pier.  I have lots of close, high 
resolution pictures.  Who would like what?  The bird is almost certainly 
a snow goose, replete with dark grin patch.  Some of the black wingtip 
feathers appear to be out of position.  The bird is not particularly 
wary of slow moving people.
Bob

On 7/15/2013 2:12 PM, Linda McElvany wrote:
> Took a post-dentist stroll at Burlington Perkin's Pier this noon. Parking attendant told me there was a goose in a puddle at lakeside. Found a Snow Goose - looking ok but too calm. I sat on a bench to scan the breakwater (nearly underwater) and there it was, 6 feet away, in a puddle by the lawn. This is west of the marina boats. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable could take a look. Goose appeared lethargic in the heat..but aren't we all. Linda McElvany - Williston
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