Goose barnacle migrate, it was thought that barnacle geese, "Branta leucopsis", developed from this crustacean, since they were never seen to nest in temperate Europe, hence the English names "goose barnacle", "barnacle goose" and the scientific name "Lepas anserifera" (, "goose"). The confusion was prompted by the similarities in colour and shape. Because they were often found on driftwood, it was assumed that the barnacles were attached to branches before they fell in the water. The archdeacon of Brecon, Gerald of Wales, made this claim in his "Topographia Hiberniae". Since barnacle geese were thought to be "neither flesh, nor born of flesh",
Gary Barnacle "Feelin' Good About It" by This Way Up, "Can't Wait to See the Movie" seventh solo album released by Roger Daltrey of The Who, "Stand Up" by Jo Lemaire, "Never Never Land" by Simon F, "If" by Hollywood Beyond, and on Swing Out Sister's debut album as well as on their third studio album, "Get in Touch with Yourself", released in 1992. In 1988, Barnacle worked on "Bullet From A Gun" by Derek B, "Human Animal" by Karel Fialka, "Creeping Up on Jesus" by The Big Dish, "No Winners" with saw Barnacle working for the first time with Paul Hardcastle