Canada Goose Branta canadensis

Length 18" to 27"

Habitats

Canada Geese are very common in Upstate New York. They are frequently seen in the following locations:

The shores of the Lake Ontario, Genesee River and its tributaries, The Erie Canal, Mendon Ponds Park, Ellison Park, Durand Eastman Park, and almost any other aquatic habitat. They are seen in large numbers at the Iroquois Wildlife Refuge and the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge.

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Canada Goose Adult	Canada Goose Adult close-up	Canada Goose Adult head extended	Canada Goose gossling

Sound

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For More Information

Rochester Birding Organizations

• Audubon Society-Genesee West 225-6670. 1 Tully Lane, Rochester, NY 14626.
• Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. P.O. Box 12876, Rochester, NY 14612.
• Braddock Bay Raptor Research. 432 Manitou Beach Road, Hilton, NY 14468.
• Burroughs Audubon Nature Club 924-9454. "The Burroughs Audubon Nature Club was organized in 1913 by people interested in nature study, birds, and conservation. With about 400 members today, B.A.N.C. continues to meet on a regular basis with a variety of indoor programs on the second Friday of the month at the Garden Center of Rochester, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY, and many field trips to local natural areas.
  The club has a 30 acre nature sanctuary with trails and a clubhouse near the Town of Pittsford where many activities are scheduled. For further information, you may call: 924-9454 and leave a message or write to Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, P.O. Box 17164, Rochester, New York, 14617."
• Rochester Birding Association.

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Bibliography

If you are interested in reading more about Mallard ducks connect to the Rochester Public Library's electronic online card catalog.

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