| Ready
for a winter nature experience? Head outside in the late afternoon
and wait quietly by a wooded pond or wetland. You may spot Canada
geese flying in for a night's rest. Geese fly south to avoid cold
northern winters and the lack of food. You'll recognize these waterfowl
by their long necks and slow wingbeats, not to mention their deep
musical honking that sounds like "ka-lunk" or "honk-a-lonk".
Wondering why they fly in a V formation? Well, the lead goose reduces
wind resistance on the geese behind it, allowing them to use less
energy in flight. |
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