 In the Spring, when they arrive at their nesting place, the yearlings (geese hatched the year before) leave their parents and join yearlings from other families. They move away quite a distance; sometimes hundreds of miles. These young geese will not find mates and nest until they are about 3 years old. |
Canada geese usually build their nests on the ground near water. A site is chosen by the female with good visibility that allows her to see intruders approaching. Nests are commonly built on small islands, pond- and riverbanks and sometimes on muskrat and beaver houses.
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They have also been seen using the nests of other birds such as ospreys, hawks, owls and herons. If possible, a pair will nest in the same spot every year.