Not everyone loves the Canada Goose. Because of its affinity for manicured grass and urban/suburban environments, the Canada Goose is considered a pest by some. And we've all heard about the problems the bird seems to have getting in the way of airplanes. But it's still a native bird, and not unpleasant to look at as you sit in a public park eating your lunch, with the waters of the glorious San Francisco Bay in the background.