Previously regarded as one species, the barnacle goose and the closely related brant goose were thought to spawn from the goose barnacle. Both the scientific name of the brant and the English name of the barnacle goose originated from this. The term's sense-history appears to travel in the other direction from the allegation that it originated from a Celtic word for "limpet," which is made sometimes.
The tale of the barnacle dates at least to the 12th century. Gerald of Wales allegedly saw these birds dangling on planks of wood. The story remained right up to the 18th century's conclusion. Catholics in County Kerry who abstained from meat during Lent could still consume this fowl since it was considered fish.
Barnacle Goose Specifications
Barnacle Goose ID
Barnacle geese usually construct their nests high on mountain cliffs, far from their eating sites, such as lakes and rivers, and predators (mainly Arctic foxes and polar bears). The adults, like other geese, do not feed the goslings. The newly born goslings are carried to the ground rather than being given nourishment. The goslings follow their parents' lead and jump down the cliff after being taught by their parents.
