Overview

• Cities like Nuremberg and regions in Rhineland-Palatinate are actively employing egg-puncturing techniques to manage wild goose populations in urban areas.
• The invasive Egyptian goose, introduced from Africa, has seen significant population growth since 2017 due to its adaptability and competitiveness.
• Egg-puncturing aims to render eggs infertile and deter geese from returning to nesting sites, but experts warn this approach only stabilizes local populations temporarily.
• Public health concerns persist as goose droppings contaminate recreational areas, requiring frequent cleanups and posing risks to visitors.
• While local efforts show some success in curbing numbers, conservationists argue that natural dispersal could regulate populations without intervention.