Canada Geese in Town

Canada Geese are commonly seen in parks and other grassy areas around the Bay Area. They are legally protected as migratory birds, but they are sometimes considered a nuisance because they leave large amounts of droppings and can become aggressive during the breeding season.

Sometimes I come across groups with goslings along trails near residential areas…
Sometimes I come across groups with goslings along trails near residential areas.
They are closely related to Cackling Geese, which also occur in Japan, but Canad…
They are closely related to Cackling Geese, which also occur in Japan, but Canada Geese are larger.
Fluffy goslings.
Fluffy goslings.
They seem to have few natural predators in urban areas.
They seem to have few natural predators in urban areas.
Apparently, quite a few Canada Geese in the Bay Area are year-round residents th…
Apparently, quite a few Canada Geese in the Bay Area are year-round residents that do not migrate. With the climate here, I guess there is no real need for them to go through the trouble of migrating.

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