Barls2-9-12 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I have just been for a walk down the sea wall to do a bit of work with the dogs like you do, and over the last 3 weeks all the goslings have gone there were 3-4 broods and all have been taken by predators in the last few weeks. These are mainly Canada's but there were a few greys about with a few young but they have now moved on. I know that on the other estuary we shoot the geese are doing really well in particular the greys. All I can put it down to is the lack of vermin control in this particular area, and possibly the growth of harriers in the area. It's just a bit sad to see so many geese fail, compared to last season they breed with a reasonable amount of success in this area. On the plus there were quite a few pairs of mallard and gadwall about which is a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 We used to have many hundreds of goslings reared on the estuary but in recent years the Black Backed gulls have found them in a big way and kill a great many. They will work in a team to harry a brood caught out in the open and take the full lot. This happens time after time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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