Spatio-temporal patterns of crop damage caused by geese, swans and cranes—Implications for crop damage prevention

•Crop damage is described by monthly patterns over 16 years.•Monthly patterns differ across Sweden relating to different species and crop types.•Certain crops are more damage-risk prone and therefore suited as sacrificial crops.•Spatial distribution of damage patterns does not follow administrative borders.•Damage mitigation needs to acknowledge regional and temporal differences.