Originally Posted by
seypat
I was running on a MUP/path around a lake yester evening. Encountered a large gaggle of geese crossing the path. One of them was limping badly. No reason to get loud or make a scene. They'd just start honking back at me. Waited till I could walk around peacefully then started back up. They have just as much right to that area as I have. Probably have more right since they are part of the grounds maintenance crew.
Heh. Many years ago, the management of our former office building in NJ did some new landscaping that included the planting of certain foliage that turned out to make perfect nesting grounds for geese. A few pairs set up shop around the building and laid eggs. One of the nests was near the front entrance. The parents used to chase people. Our head of HR hand to defend himself with his briefcase one morning to avoid getting pecked.
They are very aggressive when nest and young are around. I have seen many a cyclist get chased on a canal path where many geese parade around with their chicks in the spring.