Canada geese are one of the most common and recognizable birds in the nation, which is impressive considering the birds were once known only to breed in Canada.  According to the NY Breeding Bird atlas, the number of areas reporting nesting geese increased 275% since the 1985 survey! They are now found across the state, with scattered populations in the Adirondacks.

	County Specimen Preview (Click to enlarge) Bronx Specimen # 143 Date: November 11, 2010 Location: Bronx, NY Notes: Flock of geese on the Bronx River. Rockland Specimen # 150 Date: March 12, 2011, 3:13pm Location: Nyack, NY Notes: With a group on the hudson. Rockland Specimen # 151 Date: March 12, 2011, 3:11pm Location: Nyack, NY Notes: With a group on the hudson. Seneca Specimen # 195 Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Notes: At Montezuma- Appeared larger than average. Westchester Specimen # 37 Date: April 10, 2009 Location: Montrose, NY Notes: Variation in cheek patch size. Westchester Specimen # 38 Date: April 10, 2009 Location: Montrose, NY Notes: Hissed and walked away when approached by people. Westchester Specimen # 98 Date: July, 1995 Location: Milllwood, NY Notes: Note yellow feet, coloration, possible white-faced goose hybrid? Westchester Specimen # 138 Date: September 18, 2010 Location: Ossining, NY Notes: Pair with a bunch of mallards. Westchester Specimen # 168 Date: April 19, 2011 Location: Irvington, NY Notes: Note leg band.