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Given their resilience, Canada geese often rule the roost

The unmistakable honking of a flock of Canada geese is the unofficial soundtrack of our changing seasons here in Ontario.

The unmistakable honking of a flock of Canada geese is the unofficial soundtrack of our changing seasons here in Ontario.

These iconic birds, easily identified by their elegant black necks and distinctive white chinstraps, are a common sight in our local parks, on our manicured lawns, and circling our urban lakes.

Given their resilience, Canada geese often rule the roost Back to video

They have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, transforming from a purely wild species into a highly visible, and sometimes vocal, neighbour.

When we talk about Canada geese, we are actually talking about several different subspecies. They range significantly in size, from smaller varieties that prefer to nest in the far northern tundra to the giant subspecies that can weigh up to 24 pounds and feel perfectly at home in our suburban landscapes. This incredible adaptability is one of the main reasons they are so wildly successful across the........

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