Canada Goose - Ross Feldner Maybe not the rarest or flashiest, but almost everybody knows this familiar bird. Vee-shaped flight squadrons inspire us to think of spring or fall as they migrate. One of the most adaptive members of the bird world, Canada Geese are at home both in the wild and in city lakes and parks. They thrive in very diverse habitats nesting on tundras, in marshes and lakes near wooded areas. The nest site is chosen by the female and defended vigorously by the males with a lowered head and hissing. The Canada Goose is a dominant wildlife symbol on both postage stamps and currency in North America demonstrating its abundance and beauty. There can be confusion about its name so to clarify, it is correct to call this bird “Canada Goose” and incorrect to call it “Canadian Goose.” Any goose living in Canada could be a Canadian Goose! | |
