Spring nesting season can be safe for Canada Geese and people. Here’s how

Spring nesting season can be safe for Canada Geese and people. Here’s how

Author: St. Louis Public Radio April 16, 2026 Duration: 17:39
It’s nesting season for Canada geese, and these protective parents are back to lay eggs, incubate and protect them in urban hotspots — from park pathways to office courtyard planters. During this time, their defensive, territorial behavior can lead to goose-human conflicts. Nancy Schnell, GeesePeace St. Louis founder, talks about how we can share outdoor spaces safely with these native birds during the peak of their nesting season.

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