The search for nests was the second outing for a group of volunteers seeking to help manage the goose population by limiting the number of eggs that hatch.
The Zumbro Valley Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count conducted by the Zumbro Valley Audubon Society found 5,405 geese in Rochester last year, up from 4,244 the year before, but down from an eight-year high of 9,884 in 2017.
Egg addling involves any process that prevents the eggs from developing, and volunteers are using an oiling process.
After using a float test to ensure eggs haven’t reached the 14th day of incubation, volunteers dip them into corn oil and return them to their nests. They will return in three weeks to remove the eggs after the nesting season passes.
Rochester s bid to control its goose population sparks controversy Reducing the number of goslings that hatch ruffles feathers on Facebook.
By Mary Lynn Smith, Star Tribune April 16, 2021 6:54pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Too many geese and too much poop are stirring up controversy in Rochester these days over how best to control the city s beloved goose population.
The town has long embraced the flocks of resident Canada geese that wander its riverfront and parks long after the migratory geese wing out of town. But an overabundance of goose feces that slicks up trails, dirties playgrounds and beaches and contaminates water prompted city officials to take action this spring to reduce the number of goslings that will hatch.
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Living in a town so intertwined with nature allows residents to hike desolate trails, ski wide open slopes and swim in crystal clear waters. With the privilege to reside in the wilderness comes the responsibility of sharing with non-human inhabitants.
Online apps and websites like Nextdoor have become the hotspot for people sharing their likes, dislikes, misinformation and fear of wildlife. One animal that has made a common appearance on the page sparking discussion is the coyote. Wildlife organizations constantly urge residents and visitors to get educated and coexist with the region’s wildlife.
Coyotes are native to the area and for many, they are a beautiful reminder of nature. The coyote has been on the lands long before European arrival and are an intrinsic part of the ecosystem along with having a respected place in the Washoe Tribe’s creation stories.
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