I can’t imagine a more perfect job for a dog than chasing a bird.
It’s just wrong that we are so squeamish in the U.S. that we won’t do anything to control animal populations — geese, deer, bears, coots.
or Politicians?
agreed - they are obviously overpopulated. same around here.
Our HOA has a pond and grassy area that was inundated with geese a few years ago, seeing an increase from just a few to over 200 before taking some action. Initially used “Away with Geese” lights, found the floating ones effective (solar powered lights, blink at a rate and height to annoy the geese so they will not stay on the pond at dusk and at night). Lights mounted in the field tended to get stolen and don’t think they were as effective anyway.
After a few years of relative success, some started to come back during the day. Dogs and a laser light seem to be working now. The bulk of the job is still successfully done by the floating lights.