The kids and I traveled to South Dakota last week. We just happened to be there during the return migration trip of huge numbers of Canadian Geese. I think that some of these geese may stay in Lake Eureka for awhile, as others will just stop for rest and food on their way north. It was amazing to see literally thousands of them along the half-frozen lake and flying overhead.
Here are a few goose facts for you in case you were wondering.
Here are a few goose facts for you in case you were wondering.
And I’m sure you were.
- The Giant Canada Goose is the most commonly known Canadian Goose and is the only one that nests in South Dakota
- Weight ranges from 4 lbs up to 18 lbs
- They have a 30 year life span
- These geese form pair bonds at about 2 years of age and they mate for life
- This species was nearly extinct early in this century prior to extensive restoration efforts which began in the 1960’s. Now many groups have become non-migratory and are sometimes regarded as pests.
- They fly in a “V” formation at approximately 40 mph and can migrate up to several hundred miles daily.
- The Giant Canada Goose is the most commonly known Canadian Goose and is the only one that nests in South Dakota
- Weight ranges from 4 lbs up to 18 lbs
- They have a 30 year life span
- These geese form pair bonds at about 2 years of age and they mate for life
- This species was nearly extinct early in this century prior to extensive restoration efforts which began in the 1960’s. Now many groups have become non-migratory and are sometimes regarded as pests.
- They fly in a “V” formation at approximately 40 mph and can migrate up to several hundred miles daily.
- They are very territorial and have been known to attack and injure people.
- Each Canadian Goose defecates 28 times a day. Wow.
- Each Canadian Goose defecates 28 times a day. Wow.
Now, don’t you all feel a little smarter?
5 comments:
Holy crap, and don't ever try to pet one of their little ducklings!!
Remember being chased all the way from the beach to Grandma Hulda's house by an angry mamma goose?!?
Thank you for sharing all of that wonderful information. I feel smarter today thanks to you!
OMG, a new post, I was beginning to give up hope ;)
Geese scare me, I was chased by one as a little girl, and am still emotionally scarred. I sure do believe it about the goose poop though, ewwww!!!
What an awesome thing to see! Thanks for sharing the pictures and all the goose trivia.
You forgot one other goose factoid: there are more nesting pairs of Canadian geese living in parking lots around the MSP area than ALL of SD! Or so it seems... :)
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