If you got a problem with Canada Gooses then you got a problem with me, and you should let that one marinate!
Any confirmation about the veracity of this image?
I’m a birdologist and I can confirm that these are indeed birds of some sort.
Certified by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
The real question is who won? Maybe this will tell us the future
Goose held its own. Eagle gave up and fucked of after 20 min of trying
Bald Eagles are particularly lazy and will usually just try to steal from more capable hunters or just eat carrion. 😂
Geese also don’t take shit from anyone, so it was a long shot for the eagle.
From experience: geese will also band together to solve extent and fuck up those in their territory. While one is hissing at your face, another is coming from behind to take a bite out of your ass.
Oh, and those bastards have teeth… including on their f’ing tongues!
In all fairness, I’ve seen a video of a bald eagle attacking a grizzly and the grizzly went full “wtf and run”
Then again, geese are BAMF assholes that I would not want to fight with
In all fairness, I’ve seen a video of a bald eagle attacking a grizzly
What, did he lose a bet or something? WTF for real! LOL
The thought is nice but I get the feeling that a Goose wouldn’t fair well in this literal non-metaphorical bird-battle.
The eagle is the more powerful bird but bald eagles aren’t especially aggressive when confronted with something that is.
The goose would get fucked up but chances are the eagle would fuck off instead.
According to the article, that’s exactly what happened
That’s our plan!
Have you ever met a Canada goose up close? Those things are the literal spawn of Satan.
The campus of my Alma mater is home to a very large flock that has abandoned their annual migrations in favour of bedding down in the snow like a bunch of Sasquatches. Every spring they lay a million eggs and hatch countless fuzzy babies which immediately begin to feast on the grass and poop everywhere.
All the students try to take selfies with them, only to get hissed at and even swooped by the 14 lb birds. Several of my friends nearly had their heads taken off by the beasts!
Sure cool cool, are they apex predators with a 50 mile territory radius who evolved their face and toes into blades to the extent that their only defense against one another is to lock feet to avoid being taloned to shreds?
I hunt the things sometimes. And let me tell you its spooky hearing the shot bounce of them when just a bit too high. They then honk at you for your attempt.
A goose wing strike will TOTALLY FUCK UP another bird, breaking bones.
And they will not back down.
From enviroliteracy.org:
- Maintain Eye Contact: Never turn your back on an aggressive goose. Always face the goose directly. This will allow you to monitor its behavior and anticipate its movements. Do not squint or block your eyes with any object, like a purse or briefcase.
- Slowly Back Away: Use your peripheral vision to guide your movements while keeping your gaze fixed on the goose. Back away slowly and steadily, avoiding any sudden or jerky actions that might further provoke the goose. Be mindful of your surroundings to prevent falls or stumbles. Most injuries related to goose attacks are actually due to people falling while fleeing.
- Avoid Hostile Behavior: It is essential to remain neutral in your behavior. Do not make aggressive gestures, wave your arms, or shout at the goose. Do not attempt to hit, kick, or swing at the goose. This will likely increase its aggression and could lead to a more severe attack.
- Create Distance: Keep backing away until you have put a significant distancebetween you and the goose. Once the goose is no longer exhibiting aggressive behaviors, it’s safe to continue moving away.
- If the Goose Charges: If the goose begins to charge or run towards you, do not run away frantically. Continue to back away slowly. The goose’s primary goal is usually to deter you from the area, not to engage in a prolonged battle.
- Lateral Movement (If Necessary): If the goose is very close and charging, you might need to move to the side and angle your movement away from the nesting area. Duckand move at a 90-degree angle, still facing the goose. The objective is to create some space while not turning your back to the bird.
I once saw one get hit by a car. The car had to be towed away. The bird walked away unscathed!
