Protective goose

The sign taped to the northern entrance to The Boardwalk bridge warned: “Nesting geese ahead. For your safety, please do not touch or disturb.” The sign was accurate. A protective Canada goose was hanging on the railing of the bridge hissing at all passersby. Meanwhile, his partner was sitting on eggs in a secluded box at the southern end of the bridge. I made my way past the Papa Goose without anything more than hisses. Papa Goose was probably surprised that the walking public had made it through the boardwalk approached that was laced with Goose Poop mines. I’ve never seen that much goose poop on the boardwalk. I’m sure it’ll be gone before the tourists arrive en masse.