Geese season in Goes: How to report nuisance and stay safe
Residents of Goes may notice more greylag geese in the city until June, causing issues like street droppings and road crossings. Report problems via Fixi to help the municipality keep public spaces clean and safe.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Geese species | Farm goose (white, year-round), Greylag goose (brownish-grey, Feb-Jun) |
| Protected status | Greylag goose is a protected wild bird |
| Nuisance examples | Droppings, garden damage, aggressive behavior, slow road crossings |
| Reporting method | Fixi app or www.goes.nl/fixi |
| Breeding period | February to June (approx. 5 months) |
| Municipality actions | Cleaning hotspots, monitoring population, responding to reports |
The municipality of Goes is responsible for managing urban wildlife and addressing public nuisance caused by animals like geese. They work to balance ecological protection with the quality of life for residents, including cleaning public spaces and enforcing wildlife regulations.
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Geese in Goes
Goes is a city of geese. The farm goose and the greylag goose are part of the municipality and its nature. During this period, you will see many greylag geese again. Sometimes they cause a nuisance, such as droppings on the street. Do you experience this? Report it via Fixi so we can clean the spot.
The farm goose and the greylag goose
There is a difference between the white farm goose and the brownish-grey greylag goose. The white farm geese live in groups and can be seen all year round in Goes. The brownish-grey greylag geese come to the city to breed from February to June. They leave again once their young can fly. So you will see them here for about five months. The greylag goose is a protected wild bird. This means you are not allowed to disturb the bird or its nest.
Report nuisance via Fixi
More and more greylag geese are coming to the city to breed. This can cause nuisance. For example, due to droppings on the street, damage to garden plants, or aggressive behaviour when they have young. They also slowly cross the road without looking.
Do you have trouble with the droppings? Report it via Fixi. Provide the exact location and add a clear photo. This way, we can see exactly where it is and clean the spot. Download the Fixi app or go to: www.goes.nl/fixi.
Do not feed the geese
- Do not feed the geese. They eat grass, not bread. Feeding causes them to stay longer, return more often, or become more aggressive towards people.
- Keep your distance if they have young, give the geese space.
- Wait calmly if they cross the road.
- Do they come into the garden? Gently chase them away. Protect plants with wire mesh or netting.
What is the municipality doing?
We clean the spots where there is a lot of droppings. We include fixed spots in our rounds and respond to reports. We monitor the population of greylag geese to see where they live and how many there are. This way, we also assess whether the number of geese is increasing or decreasing.
Want to know more about the geese?
Visit the page www.goes.nl/ganzen.