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An evaluation of two hazing methods for urban Canada geese
| Author: |
Aguilera, Elizabeth; Knight, Richard L.; Cummings, John L. |
| Date: |
1991 |
| Periodical: |
Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Abstract: |
The most common techniques to reduce use of areas by geese include loud noises (e.g., firecrackers and exploders), chasing, harassing with dogs, swan decoys, wires or lines to discourage geese from ponds, and shooting (Conover and Chasko 1985). Of these methods, at least 2 appear to be applicable to urban situations. First, loud noises, such as those created by screamer shells, cause geese to fly. Second, tapes of geese alarm or distress calls may also cause geese to abandon an area (Mott and Timbrook 1988). Although theses methods may be appropriate in urban areas, their usefulness has not been tested. Hence, in this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of goose calls and screamer shells to disperse wintering Canada geese in Fort Collins, Colorado. |
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