Lessons from Geese

SO my weekly blog post has bee bi-weekly as of late, but I have been busy. I ran across this article in a text book and I liked it so much I thought I would share. Enjoy!










Lessons From Geese

Fact #1: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than could be achieved if they flew alone.

Fact #2: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It immediately moves back in formation.

Fact #3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies into the front position.

Fact #4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those in front to keep up their speed.

Fact #5: When a goose gets sick or is shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it untill it can fly again or it dies. The 2 geese then launch out with a new flock or catch up with their old flock.


Amazing what we can learn from a few birds.