Georgia Wildlife Resources Division 2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE,
Social Circle, GA 30025 There are two species of geese found in
Georgia. The most common is the resident Canada goose, and the
other species is the migratory snow goose. Snow geese are
relative newcomers to Georgia. As their population has greatly
increased over the past several years, their wintering area has
expanded to include Georgia. The Canada goose has become a
common resident of Georgia. Practically all of the Canada geese
seen in Georgia are resident birds, they are not migratory.
These birds spend all year in our state, even though they may
use different habitats during the summer and the winter. -
Breeding Area - Resident Canada geese breed across the state of
Georgia. - Breeding Habitat - Ranges from isolated ponds and
wetlands to major reservoirs. - Average Clutch Size - 5 eggs -
Incubation - 26 days - Average Nest Success - 70% - Adult
Survival - 80% - Wintering Areas - Various habitats across the
state - Food Habits - Clovers, grasses,