[EN IMAGES] A couple of geese obstruct traffic at the Laval courthouse

A couple of geese chose a very strange place to establish their nest a few days ago, settling near the Laval courthouse, which created its share of confusion among employees, lawyers and stakeholders. , police officers, accused and victims who must circulate there on a daily basis.

“We can not do anything. Everyone is throwing the ball to each other,” a constable said laughing to our representative, while looking at the couple of geese outside.

Since the beginning of the week, everyone who has dealings with the Laval courthouse has been on alert as they arrive in front of the large glass doors of the main entrance.

In fact, the management of the establishment is currently dealing with a male goose who is pacing back and forth in front of the building, in order to protect a female who has settled nearby to incubate her two eggs, in a concrete planter.

On the spot, The newspaper even witnessed some funny situations, including that of a lawyer who was startled when she saw the male approaching her, shouting and flapping his wings as a warning.

No danger

Although impressive, this species would not be dangerous and would not attack humans, reassures Eric Dussault, general director of Animal Rescue.

In addition, it is prohibited by the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 to intervene to cause them to move from the place where they landed to lay eggs.

“No one can move a nest or eggs, under any circumstances, unless authorized by a federal wildlife agent,” explains Mr. Dussault. There is no right way to move them. The female would abandon her eggs.”

“It would automatically mean the death of the little chicks,” he continues. It’s very delicate. While waiting for the eggs to hatch, there is nothing to do.”

“The federal authorities concerned have been contacted in order to act as quickly as possible,” he said. Newspaper Anne-Marie Gagnon, public relations officer at the Société québécoise des infrastructures, which ensures the safety of palace users.

A protection

In the meantime, special constables have temporarily erected a security perimeter worthy of a crime scene around the female goose, with orange cones and red banners.

“We are seeking collaboration to respect the circumscribed area, while awaiting a more appropriate intervention,” asked Mr.^me Gagnon.

Furthermore, it is not uncommon for geese to settle in places where many humans circulate regularly, although they have difficulty tolerating their presence, indicates Mr. Dussault. For them it would be a form of protection.

“Every year it’s the same problem. We receive a lot of similar reports. We are called to lots of impossible places, says the specialist. The closer geese are to a human, the less opportunity for predation. Foxes and raccoons are fond of goose eggs.”