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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis).
Date of admission: July 8, 2026.
Reason for admission: Entanglement.
Patient History:
The Canada Goose is one of our country’s most symbolic and recognizable species and is native to much of North America. Historically migratory, Canada Geese travel short or long distances in their iconic V-formation to reach northern breeding grounds in the spring and temperate overwintering areas in the fall. Today, many Canada Goose populations are year-round residents, particularly in urban areas where food and water are abundant.
Canada Geese return to the same areas each year to breed and raise their young. Females construct the nest and typically lay a clutch of five to six eggs, while males help defend the nest and surrounding area during incubation. Goslings hatch in the spring, and goose families often remain together for one to two years before young geese begin to venture out and establish their own lives. Canada Geese form long-term pair bonds, and pairs are often similar in body size, a behaviour known as “assortative mating.”
Canada Geese mainly feed on grasses, grains, and aquatic plants, but they are also highly opportunistic feeders and may occasionally consume small fish or insects. They are particularly fond of cut lawns with lots of open space where they can graze and watch for potential predators. They are also commonly found on or near freshwater, where they can swim, bathe, and feed, making them frequent visitors to urban parks, sports fields, and golf courses. Their ability to adapt to human-altered environments has contributed greatly to their widespread distribution and abundance across Canada and throughout North America.
This Canada Goose came into our care as a juvenile with fishing line wrapped tightly around both ankles, causing severe swelling in the feet and multiple deep wounds on the legs. Our clinic team carefully removed the fishing line before cleaning and bandaging the wounds. Over the following weeks, the goose required multiple rounds of bandage changes and wound cleaning to reduce the risk of infection. Thankfully, the wounds on both legs eventually closed with new skin, and the goose continues to do very well in our care. We are very happy with how quickly the wounds have healed and remain very positive about the rest of this goose’s recovery. Thank you for supporting their continued care!