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The Canada Goose is one of the most abundant birds in Ontario, but it is also one of the most unrecognized. Here you will find all the information you need on this bird.

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are great migrators that have adapted to life with humans. Studies show that they help spread human parasitic diseases to new places.

Canada Geese are plentiful game that provide great hunting. Blinds, decoys, and shotgun selection help hunters bag big geese.

Canada Geese can be a big problem when they decide to take up residence where people live and play. Destroying golf courses, parks and lawns.

Stand and watch the flight of the geese and consider the wonderful ingenuity that goes into their flight plan.

Urban wildlife, ranging from the smallest insect and to birds, coyotes, and deer, can exist and even thrive in towns and cities, enriching people's lives.

If you like to feed Canada geese here are facts and myths about what makes nutritious food for these waterfowls. Well-meaning advice from blogs may be inaccurate.

An ecological sanctuary for the snowy plover, peregrine falcon, and brown pelican, Oregon's New River ACEC is a haven for hikers, boaters and naturalists.

Swans and iris share their nature sanctuary with you at Swan Lake Iris Gardens.

The refuges of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex protect wetland habitat and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

The Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC offers visitors the opportunity to see several varieties of exotic and domestic birds. Learn more about and see these beautiful birds.

Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny parasite that causes outbreaks of diarrhea. Drinking water is one source of this parasitic disease, but there are others.

Find out more about the South Downs, an area comprising two areas of outstanding natural beauty in the UK - East Hampshire and Sussex Downs.

Travel to Hells Canyon, the "deepest river-carved gorge in North America" enjoying spectacular views, outdoor activities and historical artifacts, just south of Lewiston.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that carbaryl will not be used in pet collars sold in the U.S. as of September, 2010.

The Sensitive Wilderness Around Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, is About to be Opened to Alaska oil Exploration and Development. Birds, Wildlife, and Native People Will Suffer.

Open space, needed for safety around airports, is attractive to birds and other wildlife. FAA and USFWS seek ways to reduce the danger without significant habitat loss.

Visit Alaska during the summer, viewing Mt. McKinley, glaciers and wildlife, by air, while hiking, or riding by train, enjoying the extended daylight.

Half an hour from Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, Great Falls Park is a close-in nature haven on the Potomac. 160 species make it a premier birding site as well.

Cryptosporidium sp., the parasite that causes the disease called cryptosporidiosis has a complicated life cycle. Read about the stages of Cryptosporidium infection.

The Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin was formed by the ancient glacier that once covered North America. The 1,200 miles of wilderness is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts.

Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.

Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.

As an animal matures, it recognizes and socially bonds with others of its species through a process known as imprinting.

Keystone is well known for winter sports, but it's a great summer destination for fishing, mountain biking and hiking, too. Birders will also find it worth their time.

Roast goose didn't start with the Christian holiday of Christmas. Read about what geese symbolized in other religions and cultures as far back as ancient Egypt.

World-class trout fishing, along with birding and hiking, can be found on the Little Red River in North Central Arkansas.

Teesside, in North-east England, is a major industrial region, consisting of oil refineries, a steel works, a nuclear power station and a large chemicals complex.

A tiny protozoan parasite, Cryptosporidium is a common cause of diarrhea and a particular threat to those suffering with AIDS. It infects both humans and animals.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Maryland's Eastern Shore is the destination for avid birders, but families with kids will enjoy seeing bald eagles too.

An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.

When spring arrives in the northeast USA, the earliest signs are subtle but incontrovertible. The natural world is waking as the days get longer.

Watching the world for signs of springtime can bring hope and cheer after the long cold winter months.

"What kind of dog is that?" Many spectators were asking that question when the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was introduced at the 2009 Westminster Dog Show.

Conservation areas, farms, and parks provide necessary habitats for birds of farmlands, deserts, mountains, and even shorebirds.