Exellent views of a superb adult Red-breasted Goose were had amongst a large flock of 1600-2000+ Dark-bellied Brent Geese on the grassy fields at the north end of Fleet Head, Great Wakering on 10th January 2026.
Prolonged very good views and photographic and video evidence obtained as it moved around the brent flock, luckily spending its time on the near side of the flock.
It evetually was seen just the other side of the fenceline just beyond the borrowdyke from the seawall where I was standing and was readily picked out from the crowd with the naked eye (not using optics).
Bird was still present, along with a Pale-bellied Brent and a Black Brant (my second local one of the day), when I departed several hours later.
Initial view showing how readily the bird stood out from the crowd.
Here with the Dark-bellied Brent Goose flock and single Pale-bellied Brent and Black Brant. Again bird really stood out from the flock
Following are fully zoomed in images of the bird
Video of the Red-breasted Goose interacting with the Brent Geese
