Salford Quays Salford Wharf Resident Canada Geese
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Salford Quays Salford Wharf Resident Canada Geese by Tom Jolliffe as part of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over 14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Salford Quays Salford Wharf Resident Canada Geese
Image: © Tom Jolliffe Taken: 23 Jul 2024
Canada geese have found a home along Salford Wharf. I don't know if they migrate in the winter. They appear to have adapted well to pedestrians walking alongside or even amongst them. I asked a council worker if they descend on a nearby area of grass to keep it trimmed. He confirmed it. There are signs that the geese are being fed with some cereal, possible rolled oats, by local residents. The main disadvantage is their droppings which are a shade of green. Some of the time they appear to stay by the water, at other times they venture a little on to the pathways. The droppings are avoidable, but when it is wet, they are more of a slipping hazard, potentilly, but not much. In summary it is good to see avian wildlife thriving in the clean waters of Central Bay.
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
Image Location
Latitude
53.470189
Longitude
-2.291611