Students Flock to See the Ganders at Flanders

Despite their failure to complete student enrollment, a flock of Canada Geese was spotted on campus near the Flanders building in December of 2024. This was a concern to many students, as geese are notorious for being aggressive, and the question of what to do was left unanswered. All that could be done was to make peace with the new members of the student body. The geese eventually lost the thrill of education and continued on their way, leaving the campus no worse for wear, save for poop across the sidewalks.

Canada Goose

This was not the end of the "fowl" play at UAFS. Earlier this semester, a black and white duck was spotted, also near the Flanders building. Apparently, waterfowl are particularly interested in becoming business majors. The duck was identified to be a Muscovy Duck, which, unlike the Canada Goose, is a domestic species. Questions were once again raised about what to do, especially since the duck was reported to be friendly. Some students debated taking it home to join their own flocks of ducks or chickens, but the idea was not a wise one, as even friendly birds can still carry diseases.

Muscovy Duck

According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), even calling a local game warden would not be of any use. Both species of birds are federally protected, meaning that taking them is actually prohibited, as is damaging their habitat or bringing any harm to the birds themselves. The AGFC advises to simply leave them alone because both ducks and birds are migratory species, and they will eventually leave of their own accord. If you are going to take a gander at any future waterfowl on campus, make sure to do it from a safe distance.