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Birdwatcher out to break big year record for most species seen in WA
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Geoff Groom is a man on a mission. (ABC News: Emily Smith)
Geoff Groom set out from home on a wild goose chase. 
But just 40 minutes after arriving in Esperance on WA s south coast, the Perth resident broke into a celebratory dance after spotting a Cape Barren goose and ticking bird number 380 off his list.
Mr Groom is trying to set the record for a West Australian big year a challenge known among birdwatchers to identify as many species as possible within a geographical area in a calendar year. ....

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