A little Stop on the Migration Corridor

As winter snows begin to melt and a warm breath (40-degrees) from the south begins to drift north, Canadian geese begin their trip back to Canada. They will follow the melting snow line over west Michigan, a migration corridor, and stop often to rest and eat. Honking up a storm, a passing flock will definitely draw your eyes upward. This pond near our home is one mile around. As they circle in preparation to land, they are at times only twenty or so yards above our heads.

They are built for long distance travel, covering 650 miles a day at speeds up to 60 mph. They can fly day or night at altitudes up to 8,000 feet. Some flocks will migrate a distance of 2,500 miles.