A shock to see that almost all the Geese had gone.

That's awful Julia! How cruel!

Their droppings are large, they pollute the water turning it into a anoxic soup and I certainly would not want to see children play in an area covered with that breathing in fecal dust. Sorry and I understand your sentiment but they can turn a public park into one big toilet in no time at all.

Apparently Canada Geese are too good at breeding so culling is a way to make sure that the native wildlife get a chance to survive.

Oh, that’s sad to hear, Julia. I can see both sides I guess, but yes, it’s still sad.

When I was a voluntary part time warden at a local marsh up in Staffordshire Canada geese were kept in check by oiling the eggs rather than culling the birds.Its still a horrible thought but better than slaughter don't you think? It can cause such problems when non natives are introduced and they become "too successful." All very sad.

I am sorry that this has happened and it is a shame that it made you feel sad. Stera’s methods of keeping numbers down sound far more considered and humane. If only everyone would plan and think ahead.

Yes I am Julia. Thank you!

You can imagine the outcry if they tried the same with grey squirrels...