Post by Woody Williams on Mar 7, 2018 13:06:40 GMT -5
Living with Canada Geese
With the right conditions and in some circumstances, Canada geese may become a resident of your property. Most negative interaction associated with geese occurs from March through June, during nesting season. Both the males and females will defend the nest and goslings, and they will graze on short grass near the hatching area. A combination of preventive techniques such as harassment, nest and egg destruction, and habitat manipulation can make areas less attractive to geese.
Pictured above is an example of habitat modification. By maintaining taller vegetation around water bodies, an effective long-term solution can be used. Other benefits include providing pollinator habitat for insects and hummingbirds, reduced maintenance costs and improved water quality.
Information on how property owners can manage Canada geese is available online.
Hatching success can also be limited through the use of egg/nest destruction permits, available through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. A nest may be removed at any time, without a permit, as long as no eggs are present within the nest.
With the right conditions and in some circumstances, Canada geese may become a resident of your property. Most negative interaction associated with geese occurs from March through June, during nesting season. Both the males and females will defend the nest and goslings, and they will graze on short grass near the hatching area. A combination of preventive techniques such as harassment, nest and egg destruction, and habitat manipulation can make areas less attractive to geese.
Pictured above is an example of habitat modification. By maintaining taller vegetation around water bodies, an effective long-term solution can be used. Other benefits include providing pollinator habitat for insects and hummingbirds, reduced maintenance costs and improved water quality.
Information on how property owners can manage Canada geese is available online.
Hatching success can also be limited through the use of egg/nest destruction permits, available through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. A nest may be removed at any time, without a permit, as long as no eggs are present within the nest.
