Canadian Geese

Identification

• Large brown bird with a black head and snake like neck

• White chinstrap

• Honking sound easy to identify

• Fly in a distinctive V shape when migrating

Environment

• Common in and near ponds, including those on golf courses, public parks, and beaches

• Can be found living on black top parking lots with a nearby grassy area

• Found almost anywhere in the world

Threats

• Feed on grasses, particularly seedling grasses

• Known to beg for food from humans

• Demonstrate some aggressive behaviors (not to the extent of domestic geese)

• There is a potential for them to spread various diseases

• Very messy and loud

Treatment

• Nest addling

• Decoys

• Hazing with dogs

• Use of noise makers

• In some cases, a limited hunting season