Since the AOU recently elevated the Cackling Goose to full species status, separate from Canada Goose, more attention has been focused on it and it is likely that there will soon be many records from the Carolinas. But because there are few existing records, this sighting will be reviewed by the NC Bird Records Committee, and all sightings in the Carolinas should be reported to the appropriate state's Bird Records Committee (using the online report form or printed form).