Canada geese can live in many places, especially around people, like neighborhoods and parks. This can be upsetting for homeowners when the geese molt in summer, becoming flightless for a few weeks. During this time, they might gather in the same area, but they will regain flight soon. “Late June through early July is when we can expect to see ‘flightless’ geese. They are unable to fly while they are in the process of molting,” says Kara Nitschke, a Georgia Migratory Gamebird Biologist. “Though they may be ‘hanging around’ the same area for a little while, they’ll be able to fly again within a couple of weeks.”The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says if you have issues with geese, you can use harassment techniques to scare them away, but these won’t work during molting. Homeowners should be patient until the geese can fly again. After molting, you can try various methods like using noise makers, chemical repellents, or physical barriers around your property to deter geese. If these methods fail, you can obtain a special permit for controlled removal, as Canada geese are protected by law. For more information, go to GeorgiaWildlife.com/preventing-wildlife-conflicts and then scroll down and click on “Canada Geese.”