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Branta canadensis maxima.
Another resident of our Park duckpond. A very wise goose, it knows it is safe there.It is a handsome bird and gets along well with the various ducks.
Canada Geese may be hunted all year round in NZ as they are unprotected due to the fact they are pests. They damage grasslands and crops, disturb our native birds and foul the rivers. They are also a significant risk to aircraft.
(You probably don't want to know this but adult Canada Geese can deposit 1/2 to 1 & 1/2kilos of droppings per day per bird.)