Canada Goose
Nest structure Plan and Information
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Construction difficulty:
complex
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Nesting Range
Source: Birds of the WorldNesting Habitat
- Lake
- Marsh
Attach Nest Box To
- Lake Bottom
Known Nesting Period
Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
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JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Nest Box Placement
Nest Height:
3ft
ft
3 feet
Minimum Spacing:
600 feet
Facing:
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.