8 Ways to Survive an Encounter With a Goose

Wildlife Sanctuary - Life as a Field Trip

I confess. I have a long-standing and completely irrational fear of geese. I thought I had it under control. I thought I hid it well. I did not. Sadly I passed it on to my son.

Today we *enjoyed* a walk on the sanctuary’s bridge through the lagoon. As we walked timidly, and at times with false bravado, we came up with a list of ways to survive the geese at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

1. Hide the bag of corn in your pocket

Pro tip: Wear camo for next level protection.

2. Bluff- Act like you’re not afraid

Cool as a cucumber…on the outside

3. Hide in the aviary

No geese allowed!

4. Know when to retreat

Act like you forgot something in the car and get out of there!

5. Avoid nesting geese and/or their young

Seriousy. Stay away. Nobody, but NOBODY, is as scary as an angry, hissing mama goose.

6. Distract them with strategic throwing- toss away from your body

7. Get to higher ground

8. Feel the fear and do it anyway

We understand the complicated feelings you might have while visiting the Wildlife Sanctuary: wanting to feed the geese (who can resist buying those brown bags of corn?) but simultaneously knowing those geese can smell your fear, sense a weak link, and are posed to attack. Hopefully, our seven steps approach to hanging with geese helps you get through your next visit to the lagoon. Stay strong.

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