Mother Goose by Matthew Hillier

Mother Goose ( Canada Geese )

Mother Goose
by Matthew Hillier
12" by 7"
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Description: There may be as many as 8 subspecies, the main differences being in size and shade of body coloring. Basic body plumage is brownish-gray, with a long black neck and white cheek patches that run from under the chin up both sides of the head. Male and female have same coloring. Weights can range from 3.5-6 kg (8-13 lbs). Largest of the wild geese.

Range and Habitat: Breeds from Arctic coast south to South Dakota and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and a few in New England. Winters from Great Lakes and Nova Scotia south to the Gulf of Mexico. The most widely distributed and well-known waterfowl in North America.

Habits and Adaptations: Flight is accompanied by much honking, which can be heard before the familiar v- formation is seen. Extremely fast flyer, traveling about 64 kph (40 mph, but often attaining speed of up to 96.5 kph (60 mph). Early migrants, often arriving in the northern regions the first part of March. Fall migration occurs in October, November and early December.

Diet: Eat fallen grain in fields (in spring may do damage to young crops of wheat, barley, corn and oats). In marshes they feed on wild rice, sedges, various other aquatic plants, insects, larvae, crustaceans and small mollusks. They are very regular in their feeding habits, and if not disturbed, will return day after day to the same grounds. On the water, they feed the same way as the surface-feeding ducks.

Breeding and Maturation: Said to mate for life, but have been known to find a new partner when separated from their original partner. The nest is built on the ground near water; often muskrat lodges provide a base for the nest. The goose builds the nest, adding down from her body during the time the eggs are being laid; up to 5 or 6 eggs laid. Incubation lasts from 24 - 30 days. Goose alone incubates, while the gander stands guard nearby. Both parents care for young. When swimming, the gander will usually lead the flock, goslings follow and the goose brings up the rear.

Miscellaneous: Canada geese exhibit considerable caution, seldom allowing close approach. They do not land without first searching the vicinity thoroughly and alighting well away from any shrubbery which might conceal an enemy.
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