They are just another 1 of our tools to keep the geese away during the fall and winter. With the Snake River so close by and the geese love to feed on the golf course creating all the debris for us to pick -up, along with pecking and tearing up pieces of the turf. Swans are very territorial and will run most other waterfowl species off. Last year I did a small amount of research on getting a male and female pair of swans that we could build a house/nest for and live on the pond year around, although it is definitely an option, it will take more research and planning.
We have many different tools and techniques the we use - fake coyotes, red and green lasers, noise makers, fake dead goose, alligator heads, and flashing lights - all of which work for a while but when the geese figure out it is artificial then we loose the control. Our course dog BJ has been more of a permanent help along with the fishing lines that we criss-cross over the pond for the winter. We use these techniques early in the season that have short longevity and then in November we will put out the fishing lines for the winter. Together all of these techniques give us pretty good control. Stay tuned next month and I will explain the purpose of the lines.
We will continue to use various tactics until we can find that one permanent solution that cures the problem 100%, probably not an option, but we will keep working towards it.
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