Feathered family stuck on a rooftop gets fairytale ending
In Atlanta, a family of Canada geese, including five goslings, became stranded on a hotel rooftop and were rescued by Michael Waters from the AWARE Wildlife Center. Due to their inability to fly, the goslings were stuck in the rooftop garden and needed to be relocated to a nearby pond. Waters faced challenges in rescuing the protective geese due to their behavior and windy conditions, but successfully reunited the family at the pond where the father goose was waiting. Canada geese, adaptable to urban environments with short grass and nearby water, are federally protected, and handling them requires a permit. The incident highlights the importance of contacting wildlife experts for assistance with stranded or injured wildlife, emphasizing efforts to mitigate human impact on animal habitats.
A family of Canada geese, including five goslings too young to fly, nested on a hotel rooftop in Atlanta, creating a precarious situation as they needed to reach a nearby pond four stories below.
Michael Waters, a volunteer from the AWARE Wildlife Center, undertook the task of rescuing the geese, which proved challenging due to the geese's protective nature and strong winds.
During the rescue, Waters managed to collect the goslings and eventually the mother goose, while the father goose relocated himself to the ground, honking anxiously.
Once the goslings and mother goose were safely captured, they were released at the pond, where they quickly adapted to their new environment and reunited with the father.
Canada geese are known for their adaptability in urban areas with short grass and access to water, making them common in such environments, and they are protected by federal law, requiring permits for relocation.
The story underscores the importance of consulting wildlife experts when dealing with stranded or injured animals to ensure their safety and well-being.
Waters' dedication to wildlife rescue is driven by an idealistic approach to mitigating human impacts on animal lives, aiming to improve their circumstances through thoughtful intervention.