If you think that finals are stressful imagine getting attacked by a goose. The Canada geese are the most common of them. From the shady trees to the ponds on campus, it makes the perfect spot for them to reside. You can find them throughout the campus munching on the grass or swimming in the many bodies of water on campus. The All About Birds site lists some interesting facts about the bird, like how they have webbed feet for swimming and a wingspread of 5 feet. These birds are a common sight to see, but are still quite unique.

When nesting, the birds can become aggressive and territorial. They are protective of their eggs and may attack if they are approached too closely. Their nesting habits require a body of water according to Audubon’s site. There are plenty of bodies of water on campus, like Willow Lake.

The surrounding vegetation in these areas make it a perfect nesting ground.The Canada geese are easy to recognize with their unique call or honking and flying in flocks overhead throughout the campus. It is possible to see them anywhere on campus, especially if there is grass or water nearby. After laying their eggs, the geese may become aggressive if someone gets too close to their nests. Juan Guitron, Stan State sophomore Communications Major, said that he has encountered some aggressive geese before on campus. He said “If you just leave them alone they’ll wander away.” 

According to All About Birds site, the Canada geese love to munch on “grasses and sedges,” so they are likely to live in urban areas. There are many patches of grass on campus and it is likely you will see the geese there. Ann K. Kohlhaas, professor of Zoology at Stan State, said that “they eat a lot of grass here on campus.”

According to California Nature Mapping Program, the Canada goose, or commonly incorrectly referred to as the “Canadian goose,” is the most common goose in North America. They usually live in water areas but have started to populate and live in cities. Garry Hayes, geology professor at Modesto Junior College, said that they were given the name Canada Goose “because that is where they usually breed.” However, he says that they have spread out and made home because of the increase of parks and lawns in the United States. The geese are remaining here in the summertime and stay all year in these areas he said.

According to All About Birds site, the Canada geese love to munch on “grasses and sedges,” so they are likely to live in urban areas. There are many patches of grass on campus and it is likely you will see the geese there. Ann K. Kohlhaas, professor of Zoology at Stan State, said that “they eat a lot of grass here on campus.