Unacceptable Rypstra
060 (5) Dew Baby
A Canada Goose gosling feeding on Resthaven Island, BC.
There were only four goslings in the family this year, and the parents were more skittish than usual. It took some time to gain their trust.
The pressure is on from local farmers to eradicate the resident C. Geese population. The local population was introduced back in the 60's and 70's when people hunted them for food. The peninsula is so built up now, that hunters are not allowed.
The farmers have been given permission to shoot them when they are on their property as the damage to grain crops is considerable. Though these measures are understandable, I wish there was another way to protect the crops and allow the geese to stay for wildlife viewing...the other reason they were introduced in the first place.
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.
060 (5) Dew Baby
A Canada Goose gosling feeding on Resthaven Island, BC.
There were only four goslings in the family this year, and the parents were more skittish than usual. It took some time to gain their trust.
The pressure is on from local farmers to eradicate the resident C. Geese population. The local population was introduced back in the 60's and 70's when people hunted them for food. The peninsula is so built up now, that hunters are not allowed.
The farmers have been given permission to shoot them when they are on their property as the damage to grain crops is considerable. Though these measures are understandable, I wish there was another way to protect the crops and allow the geese to stay for wildlife viewing...the other reason they were introduced in the first place.
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.