Snow Goose

In winter forms large flocks forage in agricultural fields. 

 

Ross’s Goose

Rare to the province.  Habits and habitat like Snow goose. Dark morph rare throughout. 

 

Greater White-fronted Goose

Uncommon to our province and will join Canada Goose where they gather

 

Pink-footed Goose

Very rare, nesting in Greenland to northeastern states. Most records are of single birds, but pairs and family groups have also been found.

 

Brant

Common at favored wintering and staging areas. 

 

 

Barnacle Goose

Rare to the province.  Most records are of single birds with flocks of Canada Geese

 

Cackling Goose

Rare to the province.  Often seen perched on wires, treetops, and other prominent lookouts. 

 

Canada Goose

Very Common, found on or near any body of water from urban parks to tundra wetlands. 

 

Mute Swan

Very Common, found on or near any body of water from urban parks to tundra wetlands.