It’s Canada Goose, not Canadian Geese — and a St. Louis group says the distinction matters

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — First, a grammar note: they are Canada Geese, not Canadian Geese. The name identifies the bird itself, not where it’s from — and a St. Louis nonprofit says understanding that distinction is the first step toward understanding why these birds belong here.

Garry Guinn is the owner of Humane Wildlife Solutions and a volunteer with Geese Peace St. Louis.

“Geese Peace St. Louis is a remarkable nonprofit in the Missouri, St. Louis area,” he said. The organization’s goal, he explained, is to educate people about geese and address concerns using strategies that are “effective but also humane.”…

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