How Geese Choose a Nesting Site
There are a number of factors involved in how geese choose the area they migrate to and nest in. The biggest reasons are the environmental factors. Geese prefer to be near open bodies of water that are mostly surrounded by large open spaces of land. Geese want to have as much control over their environment as possible when nesting to protect their eggs from wildlife predators. Natural resources like water and food are big draws for geese as it allows them to build a comfortable nest before laying their eggs. When geese find a comfortable area that has everything they need they are very likely to return year after year.
Local Water
Like ducks, swans, and other waterfowl, geese tend to gravitate towards bodies of water, whether they are natural areas or manmade. Geese prefer to spend their time on land near water sources as they provide both resources and safety. Geese find bodies of water attractive because they are able to use the area around their habitat as a vegetative barrier, and can easily escape from predators by quickly fleeing across the water. Geese don’t get along well with other wildlife while nesting, so they prefer to keep their distance from other animals while nesting. Regardless if the land is in a residential area, public park, recreation property, or in the wild, Canada geese find areas around water more appealing and are more likely to nest or settle there during their migration period.
Wide Open Property
Geese can be somewhat aggressive while nesting, but that doesn’t mean they look for conflict with other wildlife. Naturally, geese tend to want to have control over their nesting habitat, and look for open areas so that they are able to see predators and other birds nearby. Settling on a property that has a wide open space makes them feel more comfortable, however this isn’t the only factor involved when these birds make their decision on where to nest. There are multiple factors involved, and geese tend to be pretty stubborn creatures, which makes it difficult to deter geese from choosing a particular property for their nesting site.
Wildlife Resources
Because oftentimes when geese settle during migration they are nesting or taking care of young geese they need resources nearby. Natural resources are an important part of a geese flock’s habitat, which is why it’s extremely common to find geese in recreation facilities and city parks. Often these locations are busy enough to scare away dangerous predators while providing the birds with access to food, water, and other resources to build a safe nest. Geese will naturally be attracted to a habitat that is more comfortable and offers protection from dangerous wildlife. It is extremely important to not feed geese or provide a sense of comfort if your end goal is to have these birds migrate to a new property.
Goose Migration
Migratory birds travel great distances as the seasons change in order to find a suitable habitat to spend the winter or begin nesting. This pattern takes place annually as birds fly from south to north, and back again.
Geese will forage through brush around ponds and other bodies of water for worms, berries, plant life, roots, and other wildlife resources. Some migratory geese will travel thousands of miles, from Canada into the United States to nest in areas with less predators, like parks or residential areas. Throughout the warmer months these birds will nest until their young geese hatch. During this migration process geese looking to nest find properties with water, open areas, and resources attractive.
Returning Year After Year
In some cases a goose is known to return to the same property for years, even making one habitat a semi-permanent nesting site for up to a decade. We highly encourage anyone who has issues with geese nesting on their property to work with a progressional goose control service. Contact Goose Masters to learn more about our local services and how we can use professional geese control techniques to remove them from your property.
What to Do if Geese Show Up
If you see geese more frequently, or notice they are nesting in the area it’s good to take note of when this occurs and speak to a geese control service. While geese are federally protected and we cannot physically remove them, we do have techniques to make them feel the property is unsafe which encourages them to go elsewhere.
It is important to never feed the geese since it will only make them more comfortable. Even if the geese leave, if they feel safe on your property they could return each season with their new young geese and begin nesting again. Working with a professional geese control service gives you a much higher chance of success scaring them away than using other commercial gimmicks.
Wildlife Creatures
Like many waterfowl birds, geese can be seen as majestic and beautiful birds, but if you’ve encountered geese up close you may have experienced a different side of them. Even though these birds often gather in public spaces they are still considered dangerous wildlife. Geese may be partially desensitized to the humans around them, but these birds can be quite aggressive and can even attack. When nesting geese are very territorial over their habitat, and when approached they become angry and hostile. People may be tempted to give a goose food, but this only encourages them to stay and feel more safe.
Goose Waste
Geese can also cause frustrations from their excess of droppings. Goose droppings add up extremely quickly since a single goose can create up to two pounds of waste per day. This can be especially annoying if a large flock lives nearby. Take caution around these wildlife birds and if they are causing an issue or you are worried about them nesting on your property reach out to our commercial geese control service to schedule a professional to come visit your property.
Goose Custom Services
The Goose Masters team works with different businesses, hospitals, homeowners, and other property owners to help control invasive geese on the property. Depending on the severity of the geese infestation we can make multiple visits per week. We utilize professional geese control techniques that are the most reliable ways to get geese to leave an area and relocate elsewhere.
Professional Techniques
Goose Masters utilize professionally trained border collies to control wild birds. Our trained border collies stalk the geese, pretending to be a predator so the geese instinctively become afraid of the area. Geese are fairly stubborn birds, oftentimes returning to the same nesting area year after year, but using border collies to act as a natural prey can drive the birds to leave the property. Geese are protected by federal law, so this method remains the most effective method of geese control. If you would like to speak to one of our trained goose control experts please reach out to our offices today. We can schedule a consultation, provide any additional information, and fortunately a plan to rid your property of these invasive birds.
Unreliable Gimmicks
There are many gimmicks that people try to sell as solutions for goose infestations, but in our experience these end up being a money drain and never fully work. In our opinion lights, scarcrews, motion sensors, and other gimmicks only work for a short period and are more trouble than they are worth. Working with a professional goose control service will provide more effective results.
Contact Goose Experts Today
Because geese can be so difficult to remove from a property, working with a professional team is the most effective path. We have developed our own methods and techniques that remain the best in the industry. We have extensive experience working with geese and have studied their behavior to develop and strengthen our business. We work with a variety of customers including school campuses, office headquarters, hospitals, residential properties, homeowners, and more. Reach out to Goose Masters for more information or to schedule a time for a technician to come inspect the property and get a better idea of how intense the goose infestation is.
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