Monthly Goose Management Report

During March 2026, the combined Lakefront service area received intensive coverage with 114 total visits across both sites. Lake Front Park was the primary focus with 90 visits, while Ghesquire Park received 24 visits. Service began on March 2 and continued through March 31, with consistent daily or near-daily coverage. Lake Front Park showed moderate goose activity with an average of 5.7 geese per visit and a peak count of 33 geese on March 2, the highest single observation across both sites. The Back Field (27 zone reports) and Volleyball Field (19 zone reports) were the most active zones, serving as primary landing areas. Camera monitoring was deployed at both the Volleyball Field and Back Field, providing remote surveillance capability between in-person visits. Camera issues including low battery and disconnections were noted multiple times throughout the month. The canal area was a significant factor: it remained frozen early in March, which limited geese access to water and made hazing more effective. A pedestrian bridge being down across the canal also aided hazing efforts. By late March, hazing remained effective with geese counts generally staying moderate. Ghesquire Park showed substantially lower activity with an average of just 1.2 geese per visit. The Open Field was the most active zone with 7 reports. A flooded parking lot area was noted as a potential attractant for geese. Overall, goose pressure at Ghesquire remained very low throughout March. Maintenance staff at Lake Front Park expressed appreciation for the goose management program, noting a significant improvement compared to the previous year.