RE: “The family life of Canada geese” [Tails of Birding, June 26]:
We here at Crescent Lake, and many other places, have been invaded by these fluffy, cute things for quite a few years now. They used to fly north to Canada. Not anymore!
Canada geese are dirty, mean, and make messes of everyone's green lawns. Not fun. Boo!
So recheck with any landowners whose properties include lawns.
Too bad Canada geese are protected and not that good to eat!
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