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August 7, 2015 at 4:59 am #818129
BonnieParticipantThis evening when we were in Lincoln Park we noticed one of the geese had fishing line wrapped around his/her foot. It looked painful and he couldn’t get it off. Is there anybody who regularly visits the geese who could possibly try to remove the fishing line? It looked pretty tight.
August 7, 2015 at 5:20 am #826731
birdrescuerParticipantContact Parks department and Seattle Animal Shelter.
August 7, 2015 at 6:56 am #826732
JeannieParticipantPlease keep us posted. You might also call Sarvey Wildlife http://www.sarveywildlife.org/what-to-do-if.aspx
August 7, 2015 at 2:55 pm #826733
hammerheadParticipantsadly none of those organizations will help. especially seattle animal control. they don’t do wild animals.
These birds can be very aggressive especially trying to corner them the others will more than likely attack.
August 7, 2015 at 3:28 pm #826734
wakefloodParticipantI wonder who normally works with potentially rabid raccoons? Isn’t that Seattle Animal Control??
That sorta’ ticks me off that not only won’t they help but they can’t put us in touch with someone that could??
Grrr…
I wish I knew how to contact the mysterious goose whisperer but alas, I don’t even know his name.
Hopefully he reads the blog or knows someone who does.
I’ll call my vet and ask if they know anyone in the meantime.
August 7, 2015 at 3:39 pm #826735
BonnieParticipantThanks. I was hoping whoever the goose whisperer was read this blog. Hopefully he goes down often and sees them. I think I saw him one time down there because the geese saw a man who went to feed them one time and we crazy for him. Very happy crazy to see him.
August 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm #826736
wakefloodParticipantWell, it sounds like our best shot is the PAWS wildlife shelter but the goose needs to get there first. Which means it might not be a solution since capturing the bird is likely the part none of us really knows how to best approach?
I’ve left a message at PAWS to call me back and discuss best ways to capture and will see if I can manage it. If not, or if I’m unsuccessful, I’ll probably have to wait for the whisperer to see the bat signal.
August 7, 2015 at 4:14 pm #826737
mehud7ParticipantNo agency is going to come out and try to catch an animal that is just going to fly/run away. It is a waste of their time. PAWS, Sarvey, or any other wild animal rescues will take it if someone is able to catch it and bring it to them. This “goose whisperer” might be the only one who can help.
August 7, 2015 at 5:45 pm #826738
BonnieParticipantHopefully the ‘goose whisperer’ will happen by and notice.
August 7, 2015 at 6:24 pm #826739
wakefloodParticipantI’ve been successful feeding them by hand a few times. (They love Romaine lettuce!)
If I can swing it, I’ll try to get down there over the next day or so and see if I can capture it.
I spoke at length with the PAWS rep who confirmed a big towel/blanket and some patience is the best option.
Still hoping that the GW gets there before me as he’s obviously more qualified than me!
August 7, 2015 at 7:50 pm #826740
mehud7Participantwakeflood-I am happy to throw a blanket while you feed lettuce (or vice versa), if you would like the help. (206) 719-4864.
August 7, 2015 at 11:11 pm #826741
wakefloodParticipantThanks for the offer, mehud. I’ll be chatting with the family tonite and see if towards sundown when they are getting settled works. If I’m short a hand I’ll get in touch. :-)
August 8, 2015 at 3:02 pm #826742
BonnieParticipantI was down there last night and looked as best I could and it looked like the fishing line is gone. Maybe the goose was able to get it off himself?
August 8, 2015 at 3:23 pm #826743
sbreParticipantYears ago while at a small lake in Concord, CA we spied a goose with a medium sized zip-lock baggy completely over its head.
As a group of Frisbie playing 20 year-olds we were able to corral it using a couple of blankets from near-by pinicers.
We started in a large circle around the gaggle of geese, a kid on each end of a blanket and slowly worked our way closer together, allowing those we didn’t want to escape.
A park worker had a rake with him which he held above our target (the best he could) that kept from flying off.
After about 20 minutes and a sprained-ankle we were able to catch the critter and remove the baggie, after which it just stood there looking at us all (saying thank you?) and made no attempt to flee the scene.
August 8, 2015 at 4:14 pm #826744
wakefloodParticipantYup, it was already off by the time we got down there. I noticed a small dark chafe band on one of the females so I assume that’s where it was lodged.
Sam, the male was watching over her and guarding her well, so she was in good hands.
August 12, 2015 at 1:46 am #826745
JeannieParticipantAw, that’s welcome news, wakeflood! It upsets me when any animal is in distress.
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