Each time we see Ring-necked Geese, like these on 10 March 2022 on the McLane Nature Path close to Olympia, Erika rails towards complicated fowl names. “Why isn’t this fowl named ‘Ring-billed Duck,’” she exclaims. “The birds do have ringed necks,” I patiently clarify, “however the neck rings are darkish brown and really arduous to see.” “Harrumph,” replies Erika.