Canada geese a problem in your neighborhood? Take a gander at these DNR tips to deal with them

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They can be found in every county in Michigan. In some parts of the state people see them and hear their honking (or hissing) year-round.

You can’t escape Canada geese.

And in June and July, these birds are often found on lakes and golf course ponds, feeding on lush lawns while molting - the annual loss of their flight feathers - which takes about two weeks.

Canada geese are unable to fly during molting and as such could be hanging around your pontoon more often.

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1. Make your yard less attractive for geese

Urban and suburban developments with manicured lawns, abundant water bodies and refuge offer all the resources geese need to thrive. Geese are especially attracted to heavily fertilized, watered and mowed lawns.

"If you live on a lake and geese frequently visit your yard, try making your lawn less attractive to them by allowing your grass to grow long and cutting down on fertilizer and water, or try planting shrubs to create a barrier between your lawn and the water," said Barbara Avers, a waterfowl and wetland specialist with the DNR. ............(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/2022/06/06/canada-geese-problem-michigan-dnr-offers-tips-deal-them/7530630001/