RANGE

• found throughout North America
• nesting range is from northern Canada (Arctic) to central US
• winter range (where the geese are for the winter) is from southern Canada to USA and Mexico (places where water does not freeze in winter and food is available)

HABITAT (HOME)

• prefers nesting in marshy areas (swamps, bogs, ponds, potholes, lakes, rivers)
• winter homes : marshlands and lakes near farmers' fields