Why snow geese fly through Wisconsin?

Snow geese migrate through Wisconsin because it is located on a major migratory route for these birds. Snow geese breed in the Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska, and they migrate south for the winter to warmer climates in the United States and Mexico. Wisconsin is located on the Mississippi Flyway, which is one of the major migratory routes for snow geese.

Snow geese typically begin their migration in September and October, and they reach Wisconsin in late October or early November. They stay in Wisconsin for several weeks until the weather becomes too cold, and then they continue their migration south. Snow geese usually return to Wisconsin in March or April on their way back to their breeding grounds in the Arctic.

While in Wisconsin, snow geese feed on waste grain in farm fields, as well as on grasses and other plants. They also gather in large flocks on lakes and rivers, where they rest and socialize. Snow geese are a noisy and boisterous birds, and their honking calls can be heard from a great distance. They are also relatively large birds, with wingspans of up to 5 feet.

Snow geese are an important part of the ecosystem in Wisconsin. They help to control the population of insects and rodents, and they also disperse seeds as they fly. Snow geese are also a popular tourist attraction. Hundreds of thousands of people visit Wisconsin each year to see the snow geese, especially during the peak of their migration in October and November.