Swans are territorial fowl and are known to chase or attack humans who intrude on their territory. Although geese can chase people, physical attacks are rare. You can stop the goose's aggression by leaving its territory. Back away slowly while maintaining your composure. Don't do anything that could complicate the situation, such as yelling. If you are injured, seek medical attention immediately to assess the severity
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Part 1 of 3: Stay away from the Swans
Step 1. Watch for signs of impending attack
You can get away before the goose becomes too aggressive if you see signs of an attack. Watch for any signs of potential aggression when around the geese.
- At first the goose will bend its head back slightly. This gesture signifies aggression. If the goose then straightens its neck, it means that aggression is increasing.
- When the goose is about to attack, its head will go up and down.
- Geese may also hiss or scream if they become too aggressive.
Step 2. Leave before the geese start chasing
If you see any sign of an attack, leave before you are chased. If the goose sees you walking away, it may no longer see you as a threat. Back away slowly until it's far enough away from the goose and it may end its aggressive gesture.
Step 3. Back off slowly if the goose becomes aggressive
If the goose starts chasing you, back off slowly. Keep facing the goose and use peripheral vision to guide your movements. Make sure you keep an eye on the ground so you don't trip over as this can trigger a goose attack.
Step 4. Stay calm
If you appear frightened or anxious, the goose may see it as a sign of aggression. It's best to maintain a calm and neutral attitude when avoiding geese. If you're having trouble, take a few deep breaths as you back away. Keep in mind, although geese are territorial animals, physical attacks are rare.
Step 5. Get medical care if needed
If a goose bites or hits it with its wings, seek medical attention immediately. Swans are quite strong and can cause injury if provoked. You may need stitches or a cast if you are attacked by a goose. Immediately went to the ER to be checked after successfully escaping.
Part 2 of 3: Preventing the situation from getting worse
Step 1. Try not to fight with the geese
If you're being chased by a swan, you may be tempted to chase it away. However, this behavior only appears as aggression by the goose.
- Try not to yell at the goose. It's best not to say anything so that the geese are not provoked.
- It's also best not to make physical gestures to the geese. Do not kick, wave, or throw anything at the goose.
Step 2. Try not to turn around
You must remain facing the goose until it stops chasing. Always keep an eye on the goose and don't close your eyes or turn away from it. Watch the goose closely until it leaves.
Step 3. Try not to run
While keeping your eyes on the goose, try not to run. If the swan sees you running, it will be more eager to chase. In addition, running also makes you appear excited or restless, which is seen as aggression by the goose. Even if the goose is getting more and more dominant, stay calm and slowly and carefully walk away.
Part 3 of 3: Preventing Attacks
Step 1. Try not to feed the geese
Feeding geese cannot trigger attacks. Swans can lose their fear of humans if they are fed too often, and become too aggressive in asking for food and attacking people who do not feed.
- If there are geese in the park or field, it is best to warn others not to feed them. You can tell the park ranger to enforce rules not to feed the geese.
- If you are in the park, do not feed the geese. If you are with small children, instruct not to feed the geese.
Step 2. Install the shield, if possible
If there are swans in your yard, consider installing a shield. A small fence can prevent aggressive geese from entering the yard. If the geese are in a public place, such as a park, contact the authorities and ask for protection.
Step 3. Notify the authorities if goose attacks are a problem
It's hard to keep geese out completely if there are a lot of them in your area. However, preventive measures can be applied. You can contact the Lurah's office to report a goose attack. Hopefully, they take action such as putting up additional fences or using scare tactics, such as using orange flyers to keep the geese from disturbing people.
