First Geese Flying South For The Winter

On September 15, 2012, I saw a flock of Canada Geese flying South. I figured they were beginning the long migration Southwards for the winter. Normally, Geese migrate down to Texas, parts of Louisiana, parts of Arizona and New Mexico, Southern parts of California, and some areas in Southern Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Last winter was a little warmer than usual so some of the Geese decided not to migrate but stay up North. Geese are common birds and can be found almost anywhere in North America. Usually they breed in the Springtime and lay about 4-8 white eggs in a large amount of grass usually on the ground near water. They'll sometimes breed in an abandoned Osprey or Bald Eagle nest.

To find out more about the Canada Goose visit http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/canada_goose/id