Sometimes a change in my environment doesn't quite sink in for awhile. A previous post, 'Goose Poop Park' - The Geese - or the Park?   dealt with the issue of Canada Geese 'messing' up Waterfront Park in upscale downtown Kelowna.

The following spring on my usual walks through the Brandt's Creek reserve area and the waterfront, I noticed FAR FEWER babies. Catching my attention, it puzzled me. It was later that someone told me about the 'authorities' - the city, I suppose would make the decision, to disrupt the nests.  

Aerial view of Kelowna downtown and Waterfront Park. Adjacent to the north, which would be at the bottom of the photo, is Brandt's Creek, wildlife reserve and bird sanctuary.

This whole area actually is the natural habitat of waterfowl and other water creatures.

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The resultant disappointment was the fact of not only fewer babies this year, but also almost NO Canada Geese at all. Nest disturbance effective indeed.

The tragic irony is the fact of the reserve, supposedly in place to protect wildlife, and fought for by locals wanting to preserve these natural habitats, which doesn't seem to have as much value as high density revenue.

Well these majestic creatures have more sense than to hang around places where their precious eggs will be destroyed.

You tell me who is the more intelligent here??!

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