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Canada Goose
(Branta canadensis)
 
Canada Goose
Will Elder, NPS
A mother Canada Goose with her goslings at Crissy Marsh.
 

Natural History: The diet of the Canada Goose consists of shoots, roots, and seeds of grasses and sedges, bulbs and berries, as well as invertebrates such as crustaceans, insects and mollusks. It is found near water, where it dabbles for its food. This bird typically builds nests on the ground near water.

General Distribution: In the Presidio this species is particularly found near Crissy Marsh Mountain Lake. This species bred at Crissy Marsh in 2002.

Frequency: This species is common in all seasons except the summer.

Identifying Characteristics: This grayish-brown goose has a long, black neck and head with a prominent white chin strap.

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Refugees in line for supplies, 1906

Did You Know?
In the three days following the 1906 earthquake, the Army's refugee camps at the Presidio issued 3,000 tents, 12,000 shelter halves, 13,000 ponchos, 58,000 pairs of shoes, and 24,000 regulation blue shirts.
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