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Barnet, VT - Why do geese fly north as seen over Barnet, before they head south for the winter?.
Charlie Browne responds: We have been bombarded by questions about the behavior of geese this fall, almost always with your very question in mind. So I'll have a stab at answering it for you.
Canada Goose populations have grown tremendously over the past two or three decades thanks in part to a reduction in environmental toxins and advances in wildlife management practice, but also in part to the adaptability of the geese themselves. There are more healthy habitats for them, and they have learned to exploit new habitats in response to human activity (just ask any golf course manager in coastal Connecticut!)
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