North Carolina is the wintering grounds for large numbers of migratory birds. However, Canada geese have become permanent residents now and they are a Royal PITA. Once they decide to settle in a park, local pond or field, they totally nastify it. We used to stop at a very nice local park on our way to visit the in-laws until it was taken over by geese, and it was essentially unusable after they moved in -- goose crap everywhere. When they decide to cross a street, all of the traffic comes to a halt. It's really kind of humorous in a way and doesn't bother me so much when I am driving my car, but I don't like it when on my bike because geese can bite!