Geese facts

[Jared]

Geese Facts
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% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

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. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are.

When the head goose gets tired it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs...with people or with geese flying south.

Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind?

Finally...and this is important...when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshots, 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.

If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.

[llamedos]

Geese Facts
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% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own.

I always thought the one at the front had the map, and the rest were looking over its shoulder to see where they were going

[H]

I've basically been a loner most of my life existance. Unless one particular female gets the sense (or lack thereof) to ask me, I've no intention of goosing or being goosed by anyone.

8-)

[Jared]

Geese Facts
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% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own.

I always thought the one at the front had the map, and the rest were looking over its shoulder to see where they were going

[an-225]

Hmmm...intriguing. My mum (or for you Americans, mom) might like these as she likes geese.  ;D

[Al_Fallujah]

I thought it was just to avoide ending up like the following...


Garlic-Stuffed Roast Goose
Copyright 1995 Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Serves 6 to 8

Garlic permeates the goose, especially if you stuff it a day ahead and refrigerate the bird until shortly before roasting. The garlic is discarded before serving.

Try this with glazed carrots, half-boiled potatoes browned in goose drippings, a big green salad and a full-bodied Champagne. For red wine lovers, have a Rhone or Zinfandel on the table.

10- to 14-pound goose

Salt and fresh-ground black pepper

1/4 cup cider vinegar

3/4 pound organic garlic (about 6 large heads), rinsed, trimmed of roots, but not peeled

2 tart apples, chopped

1 to 2 cups dry white wine
Sauce:


Goose neck and giblets

1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1 medium stalk celery with leaves, chopped

1 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Water

1 tablespoon flour

1/3 cup dry Madeira

Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
1. Defrost goose in refrigerator (2 to 3 days) or in a sink full of ice-cold water (8 to 12 hours).

2. Preheat oven to 325

[beaky]

Geese Facts
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% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own.

I always thought the one at the front had the map, and the rest were looking over its shoulder to see where they were going  :P

If I'm not mistaken, migratory birds actually have a sort of compass in their heads... some sort of iron-rich gland or something; forget the details.

They also no doubt navigate by the sun and certain stars... next time any of you push-button pilots are following the GPS line in FS, consider that even a silly goose knows which point of the compass is which...    ;D

Reminds me of a fantastic and educational film I rented recently... gorgeous air-to air footage (shot from ultralights) and tons of facts about these amazing voyages.

No recipes, though...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/wingedmigra ... flash.html