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PopulationOnce threatened with canada goose clearance sale dwindling populations, due to over hunting and the loss of their habitat, the Canadian Goose, (Branta canadensis), is now one of the most common birds in North America. In the 1950s it was believed that the Giant Canadian Goose, a larger subspecies, Canada Goose Jackets had become extinct until a small flock was found in 1962, in Minnesota. Now with better game laws and presevation improvements the numbers are climbing again. With the declining numbers of natural predators and year around food sources in milder climates, some uk canada goose of these naturally migratory birds have decided to take up residence in warmer areas year around.

DescriptionThere are at least eleven subspecies of the Canada Goose. Typically, canada goose uk outlet the species buy canada goose jacket get smaller and you move northward and darker as you move westward. The four smallest forms are now considered to be a separate species called the Cackling Goose. They are all distinguished by a black head and neck with white cheeks and chin strap. They have a long black neck, tan breast and brown back. The largest of the Canada geese is the canada goose uk black friday Greater Canada Goose, which is also the most common. The Canada goose can weigh between Canada Goose online 7 and 14 pounds with a wingspan of 50 to 71 inches. The male and female look extremely similar and the only way to visually tell them apart is that the female is slightly smaller.

HabitatThe Canadian Goose is native to North Amnerica and breeds in Canada and the cheap canada goose uk northern parts of North America. They have Canada Goose Outlet been found in every contigous US state and Canadian Province at one time or another. They nest in areas canada goose uk shop near water sources such as lakes, streams and rivers. They normally elevate their nest in order to keep an eye canada goose coats on sale out for predators. You can sometimes find a nest on top cheap Canada Goose of a beaver lodge. Canada Geese are particularly fond of lawns. The can easily digest the grass and manicured lawns give them an unobstructed view of any approaching predators. They seem to be becoming very fond of golf courses, parks and some airports where they are not only becoming pests but cal also be very dangerous.

In recent years the Canada Goose population has grown to canada goose factory sale the point that they are considered a pest due to canada goose black friday sale their droppings, noise and sometimes aggressive behavior. I have a friend in Colorado, who lived in an apartment complex for a little while. One day and as she came out her door, on her way to work, and was met by a very defensive mother goose! Apparently, this mother goose had laid her eggs in raised flower bed just across from her apartment door. The new mother goose wouldn’t let my friend come out her front door. She had to call the maintance man to help fend off mother goose with a broom, so Canada Goose sale she could get to her car. This went on for days, until mother goose decided she wasn’t going to be a threat and began to let her pass with just a warning “hiss”. An angry mother or father goose, protecting their young can be quite frightening.

DietThe Canada Goose is herbivorous and feeds mainly on grass, aquatic plants, sedges skunk cabbage leaves and eel grass in the spring and summer. They will also east small fish and insects. In the fall and winter, they tend to feed Canada Goose Coats On Sale on mostly seeds and berries. They are known canadian goose jacket to be especially fond of bluberries. They are known for their skill at removing the kernals from old, dried corn cobs. In many areas around public lakes and parks, you will find they have become some what tame and will take “treats” such as piece of bread from people who choose to feed them. Please be sure to remember that they are still wild animals are can be very unpredictable.

MigrationCanada Geese are known for the seasonal migrations. During their fall migration, which is usually from September to November, they are returning to warmer climates in the southern areas of the United States such as Florida and Texas. Their spring migration will take them back to the northern areas and uk canada goose outlet into Canada. The Canada Goose is well known canada goose coats for their v shaped flying formation. This formation is rotated between certain geese as it takes more energy to be the leader. The others follow in the v formation, conserving energy. They can fly up to 1,500 miles in one day, but usually fly at a more leisurely speed. Their “cruising” speed is about 30 to 40 mile an hour, but if in a hurry, they can fly up to 60 miles per hour. The Canada Goose will normally return to where it was born to nest. They often will choose the canada goose same nest they left the year before, if available.

Mating and NestingWhen the Canada Goose becomes two years old, they will begin looking for a mate. They are monogamous and will normally stay together for life. If one of the mates dies, the other will Canada Goose Parka choose a second mate. The female will lay between 3 canada goose clearance 8 eggs and both the male and the female will protect the nest. However, the female does spend more time on the nest as the male stays nearby for protection. The nest is made up of grasses and down feathers. The female will pluck the small down feathers from her breast and lay them around the inside of the nest. The eggs normally hatch after 24 28 days. During the incubation period, the adult geese will molt, or lose their flight feathers in order to get new ones. During this period they cannot fly. They will get their new flight feathers well before fall migration and this is when they teach their young ones to fly.

PredatorsOnce the Canada https://www.canadagoose-online-shop.co.uk/ Goose reaches adulthood, they are usually not preyed upon, except by humans. Normal predators of the goslings are coyotes, foxes, eagles, owls and hawks. Raccoons and bears will often prey on the eggs. Both the male and the female will protect their young at all costs. Spreading their wings, honking and hissing at anything that comes to close. They will attack and bite at the predator until the chase it away or die trying. Their average life span is 24 years, however, there is a report of a Canada Goose which lived to be a little over 40 years old in captivity.

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