Lead poisoning in Canada geese in Delaware.

Abstract

483 geese died at the Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge between November 1965 and April 1966. All but one goose had enough lead in the liver to indicate lead poisoning as the cause of death. Delaware waterfowl biologists have estimated that perhaps as many as 2000-4000 geese succumbed to what appears to be lead poisoning during the winter of 1965-66. 9 references, 3 figures, 2 tables.