Sharon C Johnson
Mr. and Mrs.
Our Canadians prefer to live locally and do not "fly north to Canada". The reason is explained here:
The populations of the geese were greatly reduced by hunting and as a result of the Canada geese repopulation effort they do not have the imperative to nest in Canada since they are born here in the U.S. . Resident geese nest here, where their ancestors were forced to nest. And since the climate is temperate in our area and the water bodies do not freeze for long periods of time, the resident Canada geese have no need to fly south to find open water and grass in the winter. Migratory geese nest in Canada because that is where they were born. California born Canadian Geese prefer area of open water and good grass to munch on right here in the Bay Area.
Canadian geese mate for life with one partner unless their mate dies. Once their mate does die they will find another goose to mate with. Canadian geese have an average lifespan of 24 years. They can be found in many habitats where there are grains or berries available, and they live throughout most of North America.
Mr. and Mrs.
Our Canadians prefer to live locally and do not "fly north to Canada". The reason is explained here:
The populations of the geese were greatly reduced by hunting and as a result of the Canada geese repopulation effort they do not have the imperative to nest in Canada since they are born here in the U.S. . Resident geese nest here, where their ancestors were forced to nest. And since the climate is temperate in our area and the water bodies do not freeze for long periods of time, the resident Canada geese have no need to fly south to find open water and grass in the winter. Migratory geese nest in Canada because that is where they were born. California born Canadian Geese prefer area of open water and good grass to munch on right here in the Bay Area.
Canadian geese mate for life with one partner unless their mate dies. Once their mate does die they will find another goose to mate with. Canadian geese have an average lifespan of 24 years. They can be found in many habitats where there are grains or berries available, and they live throughout most of North America.