To us it’s a “V”. To them it’s drafting (Tailgating a semi). Geese fly in three dimensions, two of which we see from the ground. The third is that the geese fly slightly higher than the geese in front of them, thus benefiting from the draft created by that bird, and benefiting the geese behind and above it.
they fly like that because of aerodynamics, knowing about that seems even more impressive than just spelling (though it may just be easier) – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25736049
Huge flocks migrate through here in northernmost Maine. The “V” shape is not only used by geese, I often see large flocks of Seagulls flying in a V formation.
Jeff0811 over 5 years ago
To us it’s a “V”. To them it’s drafting (Tailgating a semi). Geese fly in three dimensions, two of which we see from the ground. The third is that the geese fly slightly higher than the geese in front of them, thus benefiting from the draft created by that bird, and benefiting the geese behind and above it.
John M over 5 years ago
they fly like that because of aerodynamics, knowing about that seems even more impressive than just spelling (though it may just be easier) – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25736049
donwalter over 5 years ago
Y’ever notice that the “V” is longer on one side? Know why?…………………..there are more geese on that side.
Egrayjames over 5 years ago
Huge flocks migrate through here in northernmost Maine. The “V” shape is not only used by geese, I often see large flocks of Seagulls flying in a V formation.
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
Nah, they fly in ‘V’ formation so they don’t have to the guy in fronts butt.
BTW, they must have really partied the night before, the ‘V’ is cursive.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Kids say the darndest things
whelan_jj over 5 years ago
They fly in the “slipstream” of those in front and as the ones in front tire, others take their place.
heathcliff2 over 5 years ago
The man almost cracked a smile.