There is a proverb that says "If the goose honks high, fair weather. If the goose honks low, foul weather." Honking high or honking low does not mean the pitch of their voices. Instead, it deals with ...

Why do geese fly in a V formation? They have a good reason. Learn how it helps them as they travel long distances for water ...

Canada geese need no introduction. These big, long-necked waterfowl with their characteristic black and white head pattern can be seen year-round in New Jersey. But from October to December, flocks ...

Delta Air Lines will test Airbus' "fello'fly" technique, a fuel-efficient flight formation mimicking geese's V-shaped pattern, aiming for a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions. The test is scheduled for the ...

A bird migrating with others in a V formation turns out to be a master of the well-timed flap, able to match the up-and-down path traced by the wing tip of the bird in front of it. Fighter pilots know ...

Birds flying in a V-formation aren't just for show; it's a clever energy-saving strategy. The lead bird creates an uplift, ...

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QUESTION: Why do birds fly in a "V" shape when they migrate? ANSWER: Because a flying "G" looks weird! But seriously, you've probably seen Canadian geese flying overhead in the last month or so, ...

We waited in the harvested corn field, scanning the morning sky. All was quiet for many minutes; then in the distance, we heard the first melodic strains of flying geese. I could soon make out the ...