Sunday, March 4, 2007

THIS WEEK—

I used the .410 shotgun to shoo a pair of Canada Geese from the pond’s island.

Already they were examining the terrain there for its suitability as a nesting site; completely ignoring my prominently displayed “No Goose Trespassing” sign.

Shooting from the upper deck simply produces a loud blast and rains tiny bird-shot upon them which is harmless but effective.

Yes, it’s a delight to watch them defend their nesting territory and raise their brood.

But, messy coexistence for months thereafter is substantially less than delightful.

Maybe I need a bigger sign.
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5 comments:

  1. Bill NealMarch 4, 2007 at 11:01 AM

    Perhaps a sign that also had your warning printed in French would help. After all, the geese you saw might be from Quebec province.

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  2. frststrkMarch 4, 2007 at 11:19 AM

    Oh what adventures those Ohio pioneers had... I have a couple of books on the history of Put n Bay and John's Island and the Indians, and pirates and the war.. Quite interesting

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  3. frststrkMarch 4, 2007 at 11:21 AM

    They travelved down your streams and across our bay.... sounds like fun huh.. no toilets however, or restaurants like Fazolis (spelling)

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  4. Craig WolfMarch 5, 2007 at 4:24 AM

    Never turn your back on the male.. Or you might truley understand the term of "being" goosed.

    CW

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  5. Craig WolfMarch 5, 2007 at 4:25 AM

    No spell check was used in the previous message...

    Shut up with rebuttal's

    CW

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