canada goose
Branta canadensis

Introduced transatlantic goose that has spread rapidly

Habitat: freshwater, marshes, grassland and parkland

Widespread and common resident, introduced from N America in the 17th Century and increasing rapidly since the 1970s

Large goose with brown upperparts, black neck with distinctive white chin strap marking

Grazes grassland, swims and often comes to bread

Eats aquatic vegetation, grass, grain and cereals; strong flier

Nest is a lined hollow beside water often on island

1 Brood April – May ; 5-6 eggs white

Congregates in large moulting flocks