Geese

• Quebec man fined $20K for hunting snow geese without permit

  The man pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations after hunting snow geese without a permit, says a release from the ECCC.

  Canada

  Mar 13
  
• Guelph Humane Society advises people to stay away from geese

  This time of the year is the nesting season for geese who are often protective and start to get agitated when around people.

  Environment

  May 2, 2024
  
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• Nesting Canada geese stand on guard outside Quebec courthouse

  While known to be territorial during nesting season it seems 'Momma Goose' has gotten used to the busy foot traffic and local stardom.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2024
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• Sounds of migration as Manitoba geese travel to warmer climates

  Manitobans can once more look to the skies, this migration season, as geese make their way to warmer winter abodes, travelling across a migratory corridor.

  Environment

  Sep 19, 2023
• Geese stained with oil found at Imperial facility near Cold Lake: regulator

  The AER says 12 geese were found after Imperial reported Monday that it had accidentally released about 900 litres of crude oil into a lagoon at its Mahihkan plant.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
• Goose killed, motorcyclist hurt in collision: Guelph police

  Guelph police say the motorcylist was trying to avoid colliding with the geese Friday night.

  Traffic

  Jun 19, 2023
• Vernon, B.C. pursuing ‘kill-to-scare’ program for nuisance geese

  While the city has pursued a cull or kill-to-scare program in the past it's never actually implemented either lethal method of goose control before.

  Environment

  May 19, 2023
• Wayward snow goose finds temporary home in Napanee, Ont.

  A snow goose found abandoned by its flock near Cornwall is now resting and recuperating at the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee, Ont.

  Environment

  Jan 4, 2023
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• Widowed goose seeking dead mate tugs at heartstrings of Toronto shoppers

  Staff of an LCBO at the CF Shops at Don Mills say a lonely goose who continually returns to the area used to be paired up until the other bird was struck and killed by a car.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Alberta Birds of Prey Centre to open with precautions amid avian flu

  The organization's managing director says some biosecurity measures are being put in place to protect the animals this year as it prepares to open on Saturday.

  Health

  May 19, 2022