[EBB Sightings] RE Geese, Lake Merritt

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I was doing a cormorant survey there last Thursday and spoke to Stephanie, 
the ranger. And indeed she reiterated that Lake Merritt is a nature center and 
all wildlife is encouraged. She also mentioned that the 3:30 feeding 
contributes little to geese feed, they prefer grass, but was on the chopping block 
because of the perceived contribution to goose diet. A discussion is taking place 
in house there about geese numbers, although numbers in summer are high and 
drop off as young fledge they have been consistent over the years at about 500 
breeding pairs. 
Mark Rauzon

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st Thursday and spoke to Stephanie, the ranger. And indeed she reiterated th=
at Lake Merritt is a nature center and all wildlife is encouraged. She also=20=
mentioned that the 3:30 feeding contributes little to geese feed, they prefe=
r grass, but was on the chopping block because of the perceived contribution=
 to goose diet. A discussion is taking place in house there about geese numb=
ers, although numbers in summer are high and drop off as young fledge they h=
ave been consistent over the years at about 500 breeding pairs. 

Mark Rauzon

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