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Kinderchick:
Well, I guess it is a good thing to keep the geese from nesting way up there again this year. ;) No water for Mama Goose to lead her goslings to, once they hatch and it could be rather dangerous for them.
jadoo:
...doubtful - i don't think the lights are that bright, and the only nearby apt complex i can think of is the one behind portage place - our green roofs are all on the third floor, so they aren't that high up, and would probably be blocked by the surrounding buildings. I doubt the lights are retina-burners, anyway, they are solar powered...
Kinderchick:
--- Quote from: jadoo on March 14, 2012, 14:53 ---"... new lights installed on the green roofs at Manitoba Hydro Place this week to discourage geese and ducks from nesting. The intermittent flash from the solar powered light interrupts the fowls sleep...
--- End quote ---
Very interesting, jadoo. I wonder if the flashing lights will disturb the sleep of any of the human residents in nearby apt. complexes? :-\
jadoo:
...story in the Manitoba Hydro in-house news...
"... new lights installed on the green roofs at Manitoba Hydro Place this week to discourage geese and ducks from nesting. The intermittent flash from the solar powered light interrupts the fowls sleep. The building’s four green roofs each have two lights.
Previously, birds have attempted to nest on the building which has not been suitable for them."
...we shall see if blinking lights are enough to keep determined Canada Geese away from the area... ;D
Kinderchick:
I actually cheered in my car on my way to school this morning when I saw my 1st pair of geese standing in a nearby park! ;D 8)
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