Letter to the Editor: Motorists - beware of geese near the Lough
A concerned citizen in Cork, Ireland, is urging motorists to exercise caution near The Lough, a protected wildlife sanctuary, after witnessing a goose being struck and killed by a car. The author highlights the lack of empathy shown by the driver and calls for increased awareness to protect local wildlife.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between urban traffic and the preservation of local ecological and community spaces.
Geese strolling across the road at the Lough in Cork.File picture. Picture: Denis Minihane.
Whilst driving to Abbeyville Veterinary Clinic in Togher with my dog recently, I witnessed three or four geese making their way out onto the road at the Lough Café one after the other.
The Lough is a very well-known and much-loved part of Cork city, is a protected wildlife sanctuary, and provides the city with unique recreational, ecological and community benefits. However, what I witnessed there that day has left me in considerable doubt about ‘human nature’ and drivers! And I would plead with every driver, scooter user, and cyclist to slow down when passing this beautiful place.
On seeing the geese, I stopped, put on my hazard lights so other cars could take note of what was happening, and I signalled to the oncoming car to slow down. It didn’t!
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