Migration & timing

Greater White-fronted Goose in British Columbia

In British Columbia, Greater White-fronted Goose is typically seen from early January through early December, peaking around early January.

Sighting 33 observations in British Columbia

Its year in British Columbia

Share of Greater White-fronted Goose observations by week. Hover a bar for the date.

early January

mid January

late January

early February

mid February

late February

early March

mid March

late March

early April

mid April

late April

early May

mid May

late May

early June

mid June

late June

early July

mid July

late July

early August

mid August

late August

early September

mid September

late September

early October

mid October

late October

early November

mid November

late November

early December

mid December

late December

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

First seen: early January
Peak: early January
Last seen: early December

Common questions

When is the best time to see Greater White-fronted Goose in British Columbia?

The peak of observations is around early January.

When does Greater White-fronted Goose arrive and leave British Columbia?

Sightings begin around early January and taper off by early December.

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Data: iNaturalist research-grade observations (CC0 / CC-BY), via GBIF. Excludes eBird.