An occasional visitor

Although some Siberian Barnacle Geese winter regularly in southeast England, those seen in Hertfordshire are considered to be feral birds.

They have been seen mostly singularly at Fairlands Valley Lakes, and the Town Centre gardens. Two birds were seen at Fairlands Valley Lakes on 12 September 2018 and, the Town Centre Gardens on 19 September 2018 and, up to two birds were seen at Fairlands Valley Lakes from 24 October to 5 December 2022.

A long staying bird was seen at Fairlands Valley Lakes between 15 June and 28 September 1999.

One was also seen at Norton Green Tip on 12 September 2017.

The most recent record is of one at Fairlands Valley Lakes on 1 April 2025.

Fairlands Valley Lakes 4 November 2022