Drones, which were tried as a means of expulsion, were given up for the end of summer, so that the chicks do not get separated from their mothers.
In Lahti, the use of drones in expelling geese has been abandoned for the time being. In collaboration with Inspis ry, Lahti is experimenting with soft ways to expel white-fronted geese in Ankkurinpuisto and Mukkula manor park.
Drones have been used for evicting since the beginning of summer, and the method seemed to be working well. However, after the chicks hatched, the goose patrols moved to drive the birds away from the shores on foot, because it is easier to guide the mother and the chicks together in the same direction.
During the summer, the city has also opened goose fences in some places at the request of the authority that supervises, i.e., the ely center, so that the chicks would not be separated from their parents. The white-cheeked geese must not be completely prevented from eating.
The so-called goose patrols also clean up goose droppings. The experiment will be summarized and its results will be evaluated in the fall.
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