Egyptian geese remain together in small flocks during the year, primarily for protection. During the breeding season they pair up, but otherwise stay with their flocks. They are mostly non-migratory and will generally move about only if water in their area is in short supply.

Where do Egyptian geese migrate to?

The Canada goose is normally native to the Arctic and temperate regions of North America, but their migrating patterns are known to reach northern Europe, whereas the Egyptian geese are native to Africa, south of the Sahara and the Nile Valley.

Are Egyptian geese rare in the UK?

It was introduced as an ornamental wildfowl species and has escaped into the wild, now successfully breeding in a feral state. An uncommon feral bird in Leicestershire and Rutland and scarce as a breeding bird here, though a regular sight at Rutland Water.