Posting here because this thread seems to be read by folks who visit Manor Farm Park reasonably regularly.
1.30pm this afternoon, Canada Goose being attacked by a black dog on the edge of the water along the wooded side of the lake. Terrier-sized dog. Owner a fairly affluent-looking white male, late 20s/early 30s, 6ft-ish, stubble-y beard, blue coat and blue jeans. He had another dog of the similar age and breed with him, this one was dark grey in colour. Both dogs off their leads around the lake and separated. He had headphones in (had to remove them when I spoke to him) and clearly had no idea where the dogs were or what they were doing. Both dogs had red and white candy cane-style leads.
When I spoke to him he told me that I "have a problem" and tried to excuse it as "animal behaviour".
The goose retreated to the water once the dog was scared off. Tail/wing/back feathers a mess, and very lop-sided in the water.
I've reported the incident to the RSPCA, who've asked me to pop back over later and check how the goose is getting on, then call them back. If anyone else is around the area, please keep an eye out for it - sadly, it won't be hard to miss.
If anyone sees this numpty and his dogs, and feels they can speak to him, it would be good for him to know the incident has been reported.
