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Canada Geese: Forecasters of the Seasons


Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Location Canada U.S.A. U.S.A. Canada
Activities gather in staging areas

fatten up before migrating

graze on grasses, water plants, and insects

regain lost weight and strength

become restless

flap wings and honk loudly

courtship, mating, and brooding

adults molt

search for new feeding areas in late summer

Migration south to U.S.A.

north to Canada