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",
Percy A. Taverner Taverner, Canadian Ornithologist". The Taverner Cup, a 24-hour competitive birdathon held in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, is named after him. The timberline sparrow ("Spizella breweri taverneri"), considered to be a sub-species of Brewer's sparrow, and a sub-species of Canada goose ("Branta canadensis taverneri") carry the last part in his honour. In turn, he named the Fleming's grouse ("Dendragapus obscurus flemingi") after Canadian ornithologist James Henry Fleming. In 2015, in recognition of his contributions, the City of Ottawa named a new park at 130 Woodbine Place “Percy Taverner Park.” Percy A. Taverner Percy Algernon Taverner (June 10, 1875 – May