Alone and palely loitering

This goose, probably a domestic greylag, seemed very out of place on this windy shore. The strong southeasterly wind ruffled his feathers, and he was very reluctant to fly off. We could see him from 250 metres away, and even when I got up close he didn't move away. We continued along the beach for about another mile and then walked back, by which time he had decided he'd had enough and had flown away safely I hope.

Mr Acker Bilk -- Stranger on the Shore