The team at Denge quarry were delighted to see this lovely family of Egyptian Geese making themselves at home!

Egyptian Geese have been seen on site for the last three years but this is the first time they have been seen with young. The sighting will be logged in the site’s Biodiversity Management Plan and is a great example of how the quarry’s team are successfully developing habitats for wildlife.

The Egyptian Goose is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. It is native to Africa south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley. Egyptian Geese were considered sacred by the Ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork.

The team will enjoy watching the goslings grow up over the next few months.

Photo: David Mccauley