Lesser Snow Goose, Chen caerulescens
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Anatidae |
| Subfamily | Anserinae |
| Genus | Chen |
| Species | caerulescens |
| Common Name: | Snow Goose or Blue Goose |
This is the first observation and photo we have of a snow goose at Race Rocks. Ecoguardian Courtney Edwards took this photo on April 21, 2014. These geese migrate in great numbers through the lower mainland area at this time of year.