Quick tip on moving Canada Geese out of the way without aggressive behaviour (from you or them): lift your arm up just above your head to make an "S" shape and

Quick tip on moving Canada Geese out of the way without aggressive behaviour (from you or them): lift your arm up just above your head to make an "S" shape and pinch your fingers to make a goose "beak", then move your hand horizontally in a back-and-forth motion. The only threat geese seem to understand is a larger goose and they are "programmed" to back down when encountering a much larger goose (i.e. you). If you are wearing a black long sleeve shirt, the effect is even more apparent, and the geese will run away and bow their heads as a sign of submissive behaviour. You can even make your own "hissing" noise and the geese will scatter very quickly. Note that this will not work if a nest is being guarded, or if there are goslings. In those cases, it's best to just avoid the geese, if possible.