Canada Goose, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 201
Water & shore birds

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis
“Northbound Canada Geese can be heard on many of these frigid mid-March nights.”
March 28, 2018 · Read the column
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Mar 28, 2018

Northbound Canada Geese can be heard on many of these frigid mid-March nights.

Apr 10, 2019

The two weeks leading up to April 1st saw a slow thawing of snow and significant numbers of Canada geese passing overhead every night, preferring to push north when the pesky daytime thermals have dispersed.

Apr 24, 2019

Additionally, there were significant numbers of clamorous Canada geese trying to get comfortable for the evening.

Nov 20, 2019

While trying to focus my son’s attention on an impressive v-shaped formation of Canada Geese chasing the last rays of sunlight overhead, the tender song notes of more than a couple creepers could be heard all around us.

Nov 25, 2020

While trying to focus my son’s attention on an impressive v-shaped formation of Canada Geese chasing the last rays of sunlight overhead, the tender song notes of more than a couple creepers could be heard all around us.

Mar 23, 2022

On the afternoon of March 12 while scanning the Jordan Farm fields, I observed a large object at some distance and assumed it to be a Canada Goose.

Jan 15, 2025

Amongst two hundred or more Canada Geese, this rather large white goose with black wingtips easily stands out from the crowd.

Nov 12, 2025

In flight, Brant form tight, swarm-like groupings, less linear than Canada Geese.