Boston Park Rangers Take Unique Approach to Geese Control

BOSTON, Ma. - Park rangers in Boston are taking a unique approach to curb the geese population in the area, the Boston Globe reported. 

Every year, the rangers survey Boston parks to discover the location of geese nests, and through a process called "egg addling," they scare away the adult geese and then dip their eggs in oil. The oil prevents air from getting into the egg, which effectively stops the egg from developing.

Geese have become a nuisance in Boston, where large numbers flock to the parks and surrounding area. Through the cooperation of locals, who are encouraged to report any nests they find on public land, the park rangers are making an effor to halt the spread of the birds. 

Experts say that geese in Boston don't migrate and don't have any natural predators. Because of these factors, their populations are able to grow to large numbers without any sort of resistance. 

The rangers claimed to have addled over 4,000 goose eggs in the last year.

Read more about this population control program at www.bostonglobe.com