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The Canada goose is a wild goose that has a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. It is native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, it is also occasionally found in northern Europe as well, and has been found in other temperate regions. They breed once a year in Canada and the united states in a variety of habitats. Their nest is usually located in an elevated area near water such as streams, lakes, ponds and sometimes even on a beaver damn. They lay their eggs in a shallow depression lined with plant material and down. Canadian geese are also monogamous like other bird species, they mate for life but if their mate does die they do move on to another.

Now listen to this, the species was believed to be extinct because of over hunting and loss of habitat in the 1950s until, in 1962, when a small flock was discovered wintering in Rochester, Minnesota. After this they improved game laws and habitat recreation and preservation programs, their populations have recovered in most of their range.Many consider them as pests for their droppings, bacteria in their droppings, noise, and confrontational behavior. Their autumn migration can be seen from September to the beginning of November. The early migrants have a tendency to spend less time at rest stops and go through the migration a lot faster. The later birds usually spend more time at rest stops. These geese are also renowned for their V- shaped flight formation. The front position is rotated since flying in front consumes the most energy. Canada Geese leave the winter grounds more quickly than the summer grounds. It has now been brought to attention though that some of the geese aren’t migrating, instead they stay here for the winter. This has only started occurring because people feed them here and due to warmer winters there are still natural food sources.

- Alison Wakefield