Splash landing… Canada Geese flying home

Explore #44 Wednesday May 13, 2009

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The Canada Geese are back home. Tired from al ong flight they splash land for a rest, extending their feet forward for a short ‘water ski’ ran before sinking their weight down. After an hour or twp break they will continue north to the nesting grounds.

Here are some amazing facts about those ‘world travelers’
How do Canada Geese communicate?
While many people only hear the trademark “honk” when geese make noise, there is evidence that Canada geese can communicate with different sounds. Scientists believe that there are as many as 13 different Canada goose calls for things like greetings, warnings and contentment.
Canada geese may be one of the most talkative animals after humans. Goslings, or baby geese, begin communicating with their parents while still in the egg! Once hatched, there is also evidence that they respond differently to different calls and noises from their parents, indicating a sophisticated level of communication.

More facts

FACT -- 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 if each bird flew alone.
LESSON -- People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

More facts about Geese

Fly away home the movie

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Taken in: Canada / Québec / St.-Sauveur (show map)

Taken on: May 4, 2009

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