The city goose and the country goose — a tale of two changing habitats

This is a tale of the city goose and the country goose.

Many of us become aware of the city goose as we begin to enjoy the spring weather in our favorite local park.  The city goose—AKA the Canada goose—has become a nuisance in many urban green spaces.

The country goose — aka the snow goose — minds his own business. For us, these geese are mostly out of sight and out of mind as they pass through in the late winter and early spring. But they have become a threat to the Arctic environment where they hatch their goslings.

 

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This article was originally published in the St. Louis Beacon.