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Geese On Flight

A Sense of a Goose

Next fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along
in "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why
they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for
the bird immediately following. By flying in "V" formation, the whole flock
adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if
each bird flew on its own.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance
of trying to go it alone - and quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose
flies point. Geese honk from behind to encourage those
up front to keep up their speed.

Hunters

Finally - and this is important - when a goose gets sick or is wounded by
gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that
goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the
fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies; and only then do
they launch out on their own, or with another formation
to catch up with their group. Author Unknown

Words

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo,
but what you want is someone who will take the bus
with you when the limo breaks down.