Geese gather in Miyajima swamp before flying to Siberia

Geese gather in Miyajima swamp before flying to Siberia

BIBAI, Japan - About 52,000 greater white-fronted geese gather at Miyajima swamp in Bibai, Hokkaido, on April 20 before heading to Siberia for breeding after wintering in other parts of Japan.

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