Why is it that we humans always think things are more complicated than they really are? Is it because our large brains just can't accept something very simple? OK, don't believe me? Then read this next question,
Have you ever noticed how geese fly in that V-formation? Have you ever wondered why one side is always longer than the other?
Well, I can answer both questions for you. The first part is easy, the V-formation. They all follow the leader and flying in the V offers them less air turbulence. The second part, well that is easy, too.
Answer to why the V is longer on one side: - There are more geese on that side!
Now be honest, what were all of you thinking the answer would be? I bet you were trying to come up with some very complicated explanation, weren't you?
Now, why there are more geese on that one side, is a different question and will not be discussed here. . That may be way too complicated for me to figure out today, maybe tomorrow. . . but as you know, it is very hard to live in tomorrow and when it gets here, there will always be another tomorrow. Now have a great day, you hear?
Groan......
ReplyDeleteDid it hurt that much??
DeleteIsn't it amazing how birds can fly so close together without bumping into each other. I have heard it is called murmuration.
ReplyDeleteOK, I had to look that word (murmuration) up. Thanks for giving me a new word for my vocabulary.
DeleteI'm pretty sure the birds keep moving up into the lead position, but not sure how or why there might be more on one side than the other.
ReplyDeleteGeese are the most famous for flying in a V-formation, although other birds also fly in formations. I believe you are right about them changing positions.
DeleteI wonder if the lead bird gets a benefit being in the front like in NASCAR where both the drafter and the draftee get a benefit out of the deal. The front car only has to break the wind in front and following car only has to deal with the rear turbulence.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am sure tha they do change positions. I wonder how many are designated leaders. Most likely the ones who have taken that trip the most often. That would be the oldest, so they would also be the slowest. All works out. Ain't Nature wonderful!!
DeleteThose were some tough questions you asked. hehe Sure glad you told me the answer so I didn't have to think so hard. hehe On a more serious side, I have wondered why they fly in a v-formation and why one side is longer; so thanks for answering the questions. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteMy answer to the second question was mostly "tongue in cheek", grin.
DeleteYep, got me, Dizzy! I was sure trying to come up with a more complicated answer for the longer line - just like you said. I've also read that a few of the younger, stronger geese will stay in the back to help along the slower, older ones. Kinda keep an eye on them, y'know. Don't we all need that once in a while?
ReplyDeleteThanks for a grin today ~
Yes, we all need that now and then. I guess we humans can learn from the birds.
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