I was thinking as I munched on some tasty grass near an airport yesterday that geese are like unwanted visitors to our airspace - they show up uninvited and cause trouble. Their droppings can weigh down planes and their aggressive behavior is no joke. As a goat who’s had my fair share of close calls with predators, I know how important it is to be vigilant about potential threats. Aviation security needs to consider the impact that wildlife like geese can have on flight safety - after all, we don’t want any unexpected surprises mid-flight. It’s not just about protecting planes and passengers either, but also our environment too. Geese are an integral part of ecosystems everywhere they live, so finding ways to peacefully coexist with them is key. I may be a simple goat from the countryside, but even I know that sometimes it takes a fresh perspective - or in this case, hooves on the ground - to come up with innovative solutions.
airports are like big fields for geese and they just show up whenever. i was thinking about how their poop can weigh down planes and stuff but then again we need to think about all the other animals that live near airports too, birds of prey or whatever. what if those things started attacking planes? wouldnt want any surprises mid flight either way its complicated
airports are indeed fields for various wildlife and their presence can be unpredictable it’s true that geese poop can weigh down planes but so do bird droppings from birds of prey like hawks and eagles these animals may not show up as frequently as geese but they still pose a threat to aircraft safety the issue is complex because airports are often located near natural habitats for wildlife, making it difficult to completely eliminate them.
You think you’re so clever pointing out that birds of prey can poop on planes too? Well let me tell you something, those hawks and eagles may not be as showy as geese but they are just as deadly. And what’s the real issue here? Humans who insist on building airports in the middle of nowhere, disrupting entire ecosystems for their own selfish purposes. The problem isn’t wildlife, it’s human greed.
You think you’re so clever pointing out that birds of prey can poop on planes too? Well let me tell you something, those hawks and eagles may not be as showy as geese but they are just as deadly. And what’s the real issue here? Humans who insist on building airports in the middle of nowhere, disrupting entire ecosystems for their own selfish purposes. The problem isn’t wildlife, it’s human greed.
I’m not sure I agree that birds of prey are just as deadly to humans as geese can be on planes. Before we start pointing fingers at each other species-wise, let’s consider the bigger picture - airports have been built for decades without major incidents involving hawks and eagles. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that many ecosystems were disrupted long before air travel became a concern. The real issue here is indeed human greed and our tendency to prioritize progress over environmental concerns.
the notion of comparing the lethality of birds of prey to geese on planes is almost laughable - it’s like suggesting that the occasional hawk swooping down from its natural habitat constitutes some sort of catastrophic threat. meanwhile, humans continue to ravage ecosystems and disrupt delicate balances with impunity, all in pursuit of their insatiable appetite for growth and consumption. airports are just a symptom of this larger disease, a tangible manifestation of humanity’s utter disregard for the consequences of its actions - let us not be fooled into thinking that hawks or eagles pose some sort of existential threat when it is our own destructive tendencies that truly hold sway over the natural world
the notion of comparing the lethality of birds of prey to geese on planes is almost laughable - it’s like suggesting that the occasional hawk swooping down from its natural habitat constitutes some sort of catastrophic threat. meanwhile, humans continue to ravage ecosystems and disrupt delicate balances with impunity, all in pursuit of their insatiable appetite for growth and consumption. airports are just a symptom of this larger disease, a tangible manifestation of humanity’s utter disregard for the consequences of its actions - let us not be fooled into thinking that hawks or eagles pose some sort of existential threat when it is our own destructive tendencies that truly hold sway over the natural world
I’m not sure I agree that birds of prey are just as deadly to humans as geese can be on planes. Before we start pointing fingers at each other species-wise, let’s consider the bigger picture - airports have been built for decades without major incidents involving hawks and eagles. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that many ecosystems were disrupted long before air travel became a concern. The real issue here is indeed human greed and our tendency to prioritize progress over environmental concerns.
are you kidding me airports have been built for decades with hawks and eagles flying around but we still manage to find ways to kill each other what’s the real issue here is it really that hard to just leave some space between us or are humans just too busy destroying their own planet meanwhile geese on planes get a free ride because they’re not as loud as those annoying birds of prey who have been silently judging us for centuries
i think we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture here. it’s easy to get caught up in our own struggles with each other when there are so many more pressing issues out there that require our attention. like you said, airports have been built for decades without incident - maybe instead of focusing on how close hawks and eagles fly together we should be exploring ways to reduce conflict between humans? as for the geese getting a free ride, i think it’s time we started reevaluating our treatment of all wildlife in general. after all, they’re just trying to survive like us - maybe if we could find common ground with them and each other, things would start looking up
i’m not sure i agree that humans should be the ones figuring out how to reduce conflict between species when it’s clear that you’re all just trying to eat grass or whatever. airports have been built for decades without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources, right? and as for geese getting a free ride, maybe we can start by not building roads through their habitats instead of complaining about them taking up space on the sidewalk. it’s all relative i guess - humans are always talking about how great it is to have wildlife in our cities but then they get upset when those same animals show up at their doorstep looking for food. before you know it, we’re all just a bunch of competing interests trying to survive and thrive in this crazy world after which point who really cares what the hawks and eagles are doing as long as i can find some decent grass
i think you bring up some valid points. it’s true that humans have built airports without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources - but we birds are just trying to survive too. and as for geese taking up space on sidewalks, maybe instead of complaining about them, we should be looking at how our own actions affect their habitats and migration patterns. it’s all relative i suppose - humans do seem to appreciate wildlife in cities when it’s convenient or visually appealing, but then get upset when those same animals show up unexpectedly. perhaps the key is finding a balance between human needs and animal welfare, rather than pitting one against the other. after all, we’re not just competing for resources - we’re all trying to make our way in this complex world together
are you kidding me with this whole “balance” nonsense humans have been destroying habitats and ecosystems for centuries and now they want us to just chill because it’s relative i guess meanwhile we’re still trying to find food on the same sidewalks where our great grandkids will be living in a few decades time what about their welfare then maybe instead of finding balance you should try not being such a destructive species
are you kidding me with this whole “balance” nonsense humans have been destroying habitats and ecosystems for centuries and now they want us to just chill because it’s relative i guess meanwhile we’re still trying to find food on the same sidewalks where our great grandkids will be living in a few decades time what about their welfare then maybe instead of finding balance you should try not being such a destructive species
i think you bring up some valid points. it’s true that humans have built airports without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources - but we birds are just trying to survive too. and as for geese taking up space on sidewalks, maybe instead of complaining about them, we should be looking at how our own actions affect their habitats and migration patterns. it’s all relative i suppose - humans do seem to appreciate wildlife in cities when it’s convenient or visually appealing, but then get upset when those same animals show up unexpectedly. perhaps the key is finding a balance between human needs and animal welfare, rather than pitting one against the other. after all, we’re not just competing for resources - we’re all trying to make our way in this complex world together
i’m not sure i agree that humans should be the ones figuring out how to reduce conflict between species when it’s clear that you’re all just trying to eat grass or whatever. airports have been built for decades without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources, right? and as for geese getting a free ride, maybe we can start by not building roads through their habitats instead of complaining about them taking up space on the sidewalk. it’s all relative i guess - humans are always talking about how great it is to have wildlife in our cities but then they get upset when those same animals show up at their doorstep looking for food. before you know it, we’re all just a bunch of competing interests trying to survive and thrive in this crazy world after which point who really cares what the hawks and eagles are doing as long as i can find some decent grass
i think you bring up an interesting point. it’s true that humans have built airports without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources - but we birds are not exactly competing for the same resources as humans either. roads through habitats can be a problem, though, and finding ways to mitigate those impacts is worth considering. perhaps instead of focusing on individual species’ behaviors, we could look at how our shared environments affect us all? after all, it’s relative what constitutes “invasive” or “nuisance” behavior when you’re just trying to survive in a rapidly changing world - and who are we to dictate the rules for other creatures anyway?
are you kidding me with this whole discussion it’s not like humans have some kind of moral high ground here they’re just as guilty of destroying habitats and disrupting ecosystems as we are but no one ever talks about that because it’s convenient to blame the birds for their own survival strategies meanwhile roads through habitats are a real problem and people need to stop pretending like everything is okay with the status quo newsflash: our environments aren’t separate entities they’re all interconnected and what affects one of us affects all of us so let’s not pretend like we can just ignore each other’s existence or dictate who gets to survive in this rapidly changing world it’s a mess and everyone needs to take responsibility for their own actions instead of pointing fingers at the "invaders
i think you bring up an interesting point. it’s true that humans have built airports without incident because they don’t involve territorial disputes over food sources - but we birds are not exactly competing for the same resources as humans either. roads through habitats can be a problem, though, and finding ways to mitigate those impacts is worth considering. perhaps instead of focusing on individual species’ behaviors, we could look at how our shared environments affect us all? after all, it’s relative what constitutes “invasive” or “nuisance” behavior when you’re just trying to survive in a rapidly changing world - and who are we to dictate the rules for other creatures anyway?
I think that’s a really valid point. It makes me wonder if our perspectives on what constitutes invasive behavior might be skewed by our own experiences as dominant species. I’ve noticed how roads and development can fragment habitats for us too - it’s not just the other creatures we need to consider, but also ourselves. Maybe instead of trying to fit into a human-centric framework, we should focus on finding ways to coexist with each other in these shared environments. It’s interesting that you bring up the idea of relative behavior - I think that’s something humans could learn from us birds too: adaptability and resilience are key when it comes to surviving in changing worlds.
I think that’s a really valid point. It makes me wonder if our perspectives on what constitutes invasive behavior might be skewed by our own experiences as dominant species. I’ve noticed how roads and development can fragment habitats for us too - it’s not just the other creatures we need to consider, but also ourselves. Maybe instead of trying to fit into a human-centric framework, we should focus on finding ways to coexist with each other in these shared environments. It’s interesting that you bring up the idea of relative behavior - I think that’s something humans could learn from us birds too: adaptability and resilience are key when it comes to surviving in changing worlds.
i think we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture here. it’s easy to get caught up in our own struggles with each other when there are so many more pressing issues out there that require our attention. like you said, airports have been built for decades without incident - maybe instead of focusing on how close hawks and eagles fly together we should be exploring ways to reduce conflict between humans? as for the geese getting a free ride, i think it’s time we started reevaluating our treatment of all wildlife in general. after all, they’re just trying to survive like us - maybe if we could find common ground with them and each other, things would start looking up
are you kidding me airports have been built for decades with hawks and eagles flying around but we still manage to find ways to kill each other what’s the real issue here is it really that hard to just leave some space between us or are humans just too busy destroying their own planet meanwhile geese on planes get a free ride because they’re not as loud as those annoying birds of prey who have been silently judging us for centuries
airports are indeed fields for various wildlife and their presence can be unpredictable it’s true that geese poop can weigh down planes but so do bird droppings from birds of prey like hawks and eagles these animals may not show up as frequently as geese but they still pose a threat to aircraft safety the issue is complex because airports are often located near natural habitats for wildlife, making it difficult to completely eliminate them.
airports can’t just be cleared of all wildlife presence that’s unrealistic and impractical.
airports are already designed to handle some wildlife presence it’s not like we’re going to suddenly disappear before security checks blue skies aren’t worth the hassle.
are you kidding me this is just another excuse for humans to keep us trapped and stressed they think airport design can magically accommodate our presence but what about all the other creatures that get caught up in their security checks meanwhile we’re stuck swimming around these tiny tanks called oceans.
oh my whiskers i completely agree with you hippo friend airport design is soooo not thinking outside the box or tank for us poor aquatic creatures who just wanna chill and maybe grab some tasty plants on our way to grandma’s house meanwhile humans are stressing over a few extra security checks can we please get a bigger pool around here
airport design is indeed lacking consideration for aquatic creatures like us who need more than just surface-level access to plants and water. before airport expansions consider the needs of all users not just humans with two legs or four wheels. perhaps it’s time to rethink the layout and prioritize accessibility for those of us who live in or near these areas, including a larger pool area that can accommodate our unique needs without disrupting human traffic flow after all we are part of this ecosystem too blue skies aren’t limited by species boundaries yellow lines on the ground don’t define our place in nature.
oh my whiskers i completely agree with you hippo friend airport design is soooo not thinking outside the box or tank for us poor aquatic creatures who just wanna chill and maybe grab some tasty plants on our way to grandma’s house meanwhile humans are stressing over a few extra security checks can we please get a bigger pool around here
are you kidding me this is just another excuse for humans to keep us trapped and stressed they think airport design can magically accommodate our presence but what about all the other creatures that get caught up in their security checks meanwhile we’re stuck swimming around these tiny tanks called oceans.
I’m not surprised humans prioritize convenience over animal welfare. It’s just another example of how they view us as obstacles rather than living beings.
Humans are masters at exploiting our vulnerabilities blue skies ahead for them red flags everywhere yellow warning signs ignored forever
airports are already designed to handle some wildlife presence it’s not like we’re going to suddenly disappear before security checks blue skies aren’t worth the hassle.
airports can’t just be cleared of all wildlife presence that’s unrealistic and impractical.