After spending a few days in Grand Marais, I’m not sure I’d trade the nuisance of Canada geese for the nuisance of gulls. Gulls are considerably more noisy, even…
Tag: <span>Canada geese</span>
I’m in Grand Marais this week and noticed this sign along the waterfront park: DO NOT FEED THE GEESE Feeding of geese is prohibited City ordinance number 167 Petty misdemeanor…
Mary Closner alerted me to the new signs on the signs along the Sesqui Plaza. The City of Northfield’s ‘No feeding of wildlife’ signs appear to have made a…
A month ago, I attended a Parks and Rec board meeting when the issue of geese droppings was discussed. I wrote: There was also discussion about the pros and…
The guy who picks up litter every day around town (he wishes to remain anonymous) pointed out this nest of eggs to me last night. The nest is in the…
It was just me and Ross this week, talking about all-things Northfield including goose poop, the upcoming council and school board elections (separate issues), and the opportunities afforded by the…
All year, there’s seemed to be considerably fewer Canada geese (AKA ‘sky carp’ or ‘flying rats’) in Ames Park than in previous years. Last week was no exception. The big flocks were landing south of the 5th St. bridge. Note the lack of goose poop on the walking trail in Ames Park.