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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 26, 2012 · 4 Geese will lay eggs where you least expect Continued from page 1 board box and borrowed a marker to put together a makeshift sign warning other would-be victims. "I just grabbed a box and they gave me a marker to write `Goose nest. Don't Disturb'. I filled it with rocks then put it next to the nest." When Sindrey returned the next day to check on his sign, he was pleased to see that it had been replaced by several other laminated signs with the same warnings. LCBO employee Alison Paduch had called the location's landlord to inform him of the ferocious fowl who had been causing problems for a few days. "They nested about a week ago in a garden close to the entrance. The male has been attacking every car or person that went by," said Paduch. The male goose in question also seemed to be quite resilient. "Somebody was driving and the goose was hit. It went up and over the hood, the windshield then the trunk," said Paduch. The encounter did not seem to deter the ultra-protective father. "The bird seemed to be OK; he's still out there fighting for position. In fact, he learned from that to fly beside the cars as they're driving away to scare them out." Encounters with geese such as this are not uncommon as we expand our cities, says Animal Control Officer Amanda Barrett, who is also manager of animal protective services "People just need to be cautious in general. We are building so rapidly, it has forced wildlife to learn to live with us. Geese are well known for dominating a lot of areas where it just doesn't make sense. They should move along soon." Amanda Barrett, animal control officer, Oakville & Milton Humane Society with the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. "People just need to be cautious in general. We are building so rapidly, it has forced wildlife to learn to live with us. Geese are well-known for dominating a lot of areas where it just doesn't make sense." Since the geese are a protected species, the humane society and animal protective services are unable to relocate the birds. However, they should be on their way soon, says Barrett. "When the goslings hatch, the adults should start to move them to an area where they can learn to swim and fly," she said. Barrett also added that geese will act and nest on their own accord, we just have to learn to live with them. "Geese, unfortunately, will lay eggs in the most unusual places you'll ever find. Regardless of how hard you try to prevent it." RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog AT HOME: This Canada goose has settled in at the office building just outside 700 Kerr St. ...to an active retirement lifestyle at Vistamere, Oakville's premier retirement residence. Nestled in a well established neighbourhood, close to popular Hopedale Mall, living at Vistamere is like living in a fine hotel. Everything is included in your monthly fee; there are no hidden charges. Three meals a day in our beautifully appointed dining room, snacks, weekly personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping and so much more, have made Vistamere the choice for active seniors. Our fully equipped Residents Kitchen is ideal for personal baking. You can enjoy a game of pool in our comfortable Club Room, have a game of bridge in our Card Room or just chat with new friends in our bright and airy main lounge. We even have a custom designed indoor shuffleboard court! Call today for your personal tour. We'd love to have you join us! 380 Sherin Drive, Oakville, Ontario (905) 847-1413 www.vistamere.ca