The Canada goose is primarily a migrating bird seeking a reliable source of food and water, and protection from the winter weather. The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. As its name implies, it is a North American species that has found its way across to Europe either via introduction or migration.

The Canada goose prefers short grassy areas near the water which describes the property of most waterfront homes, golf courses and parks. They fly south in autumn and return to their birthplace in spring. Flying in their signature V-formation, Canada geese are often hailed as a symbol of the Canadian wilderness, marking the change of seasons with their southern migration … The birds fly in a characteristic V-shaped formation at an altitude of 1 km (3,000 ft). The migration of Canada Geese is a noisy but organized and collaborative effort.

In summer, they breed in the northern part of their range. The southernmost limit of their migration is creeping northward as the climate warms. This is where the conflict with homeowners come in. It is a thrill to see these birds take flight together in that familiar V. Most Canada geese undertake a seasonal migration. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, its migration occasionally reaches northern Europe.It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. This includes Mexico and the southern United States. The Canada goose is our largest goose and maybe our most familiar. Canada geese spend winter months in the southern regions of North America. The peak time for Canadian geese migration is fall, during the months of September and October when the birds typically relocate from northern regions of North America, such as Canada and the northern half of the United States. Canada geese are not native to this country, having been introduced from North America about 300 years ago. They are a common bird across most of the country, nesting on park lakes, flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. Whilst the North American variety tends to continue to migrate (as do most other species of geese), European Canada geese are generally happy with their lot and stay put, pooing for a pastime and with amazing regularity. Canada geese traditionally spend the warmer months of the year in Canada, then migrate south for the cold winter months.