Canadian Geese Make Welcomed Return

from Vegreville News Advertiser - April 29, 2020

by The News Advertiser - Vegreville, AB

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Canadian Geese Make Welcomed Return

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Canadian Geese have begun their seasonal migration back to Alberta. Their familiar honking sounds can be heard from near and far day and night.

These geese were photographed in wetlands near the Village of Chipman on April 18.

There are at least eleven subspecies of the Canada Goose. The Canada goose is the largest species of true goose. Its scientific name, Branta canadensis, means “black or burnt goose from Canada. The Canada goose can weigh between 7 and 14 pounds with a wingspan of 50 to 71 inches.

Canadian Geese Make Welcomed Return

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Vegreville News Advertiser - April 29, 2020