Canada Goose

Canada Goose

Canada Goose

© Laura Erickson

Construction Difficulty

complex difficulty complex

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Nesting Range

Canada Goose Range
Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • icon Lake
  • icon Marsh

Attach Nest Box To

  • Lake Bottom icon Lake Bottom

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Height Range From Ground

3ft
ft
3 feet

Spacing Between Nest Boxes

600 feet

Facing

Entrance hole facing visualization
Not applicable

Helpful Tips

  • Canada Geese prefer nesting sites with good visibility in all directions.
  • Nesting platforms help guard against flooding and ground predators.
  • In urban environments, platforms may also be used to encourage nesting in more convenient areas, since nests in human-used areas can become a nuisance once parents begin defending the nest.
  • Anchor the platform in 2–4' of water.