FEATURED BIRD: CANADA GOOSE
BIRDING TIPS: CANADA GOOSE
COMMENTS: “Guardians of Avian Wildlife” … Thought this would be a good way to approach the subject of protecting our birds. A large number of our migrating birds (including the Canada Goose) receive special protection provided by the federal “ Migratory Bird Treaty Act”. The act basically protects the birds from “causing harm to birds, move or destroy eggs/nests etc.” (www.fws.gov). So, I would like to invite birding enthusiasts to become familiar with the “Act” and become guardians of avian wildlife.
MIGRATION: The Canada Goose is both a migration and year round bird in Maricopa County, Arizona. The migrating geese generally arrive during the fall and winter.
LIFESPAN: 15+ yrs
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WINGSPAN: 4-6 ft
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SIZE: Male – head larger
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MATURE/BREEDING AGE: appox. 4 yrs
BREEDING: Canada Goose “mates for life”; Female generally selects site, builds nest, incubates eggs; Congregate in flocks near agricultural grain/alfalfa fields, ponds, lakes etc..
COLOR: Head – Black with White wrap extending from one side to other side; Bill – Black; Neck – Black; Upper Back area variegated Brown/Tan; Stomach/ Chest area … variegated Brown/Tan …. Bottom/rear – white with black tail feathers; Note: In order to gain a better prospective of the bird, refer to the “OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY – INDEX” …. click the bird of your choice and the “bird group” will appear.
DIET: Primarily a vegetarian; eats various grasses, aquatic plants, alfalfa plants, grains, berries etc.
POPULAR MARICOPA COUNTY BIRDING SITES
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RIPARIAN AT WATER RANCH (gilbertaz.gpv)
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TRES RIOS WETLANDS (phornix.gov)
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GLENDALE RECHARGE PONDS (SRP RECHARGE PONDS)
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HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE (maricopacountyparks.net)
Additional Sites: Suggest purchasing Birds of Phoenix and Maricopa County (Maricopaaudubon.org)
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Buddy Walker
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