Egyptian Goose ... waiting ...

'Usually found inland and close to water, these handsome large geese have patches of chestnut-colored feathers around each eye, which give them a spectacled appearance. Essentially terrestrial, they spend considerable time ashore and are at ease on land and will also perch readily on trees and buildings. They are strong swimmers and dive extremely well, but look heavy in flight, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name. They typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms and snails. They feed both night and day, often long distances from water. '