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Why Do Geese Have Tags On Them?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

Why Do Geese Have Tags On Them? Neck bands have been used extensively to delineate goose and swan populations, study the birds’ movements and distribution, and estimate survival and population size. These markers have played a key role in determining when Arctic-nesting Canada geese arrive on staging and wintering areas. What does it mean when

Where Are Most Geese Banded?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

Where Are Most Geese Banded? More than 14 million ducks, geese, and swans have been banded in the last 50 years. Most banding occurs in the north central prairies of the U. S. and Canada. This region is known as the Prairie Pothole Region and is the favorite home of nesting ducks in North America.