Since seeing this 'adopted Goose' in 2009, I have been contacted by Neil Matthews from Dorchester who has a further update to this intriguing story. Neil has very kindly agreed to add his images to my gallery as a follow-up for others to view/debate.

My original images were taken on the River Piddle and his were close by on the River Frome and this time in the company of 1 adult Mute Swan and 2 Cygnets.

NEW 28 Oct 2010 >> Dave Appleton has also seen this bird and has published his study here << NEW