Goose Nest Destroyed at Lochmere Small Lake

Goose Nest Destroyed at Lochmere Small Lake

Bird nest was obliterated during Apr. 9 or Apr. 10

Nest was located on the small island a few feet from shoreline which should have protected it from lake walkers/wDogs. However, someone with a long instrument could maliciously access the nest.

Nest was probably swept into the lake.

If witnessed, Please report illegal/malicious nest tampering of these shore birds.
The nest had eggs and was being cared for by mother goose.

click==> Before and After

Contrast this act of cruelty with:
click--> Mother goose lays eggs in Raleigh church playground

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Goose Killed at Lochmere Small Lake

Goose Killed at Lochmere Small Lake

April 1 2015

click...Goose Killed

It is sad to report the killing of this goose. In the video it appears that its family is in mourning.The goose was probably killed sometime between 5pm March 31 and April 1 AM.

Possible causes are:

1 SwampBoat testing the Lake Mar31 pm

The timing for this lake testing was not good. Shore birds have started their nesting.

This could have waited until Sept when birds would have migrated.

2 Unruly After Sunset Trespassers/wDog

Trespassers/wDog were spotted at the Lake on Mar31pm

This needs to cease.

3 Meanspirited person with pellet gun/other

This possibility should be reported to and investigated by NC State Wildlife. These birds are protected by state law. 

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