As warmer weather returns to Missouri, residents are more likely to encounter Canada geese in neighborhoods, parks, and near bodies of water. MDC reminds the public that while these birds are a familiar part of the landscape, human-goose conflicts can increase during nesting and gosling-rearing seasons if not managed carefully.
Canada geese are protective parents, and it’s not uncommon for them to hiss, flap their wings, or charge to protect their nest or young. Cape…