Yesterday a flock of Canadian Geese parked themselves on the thin ice just off my pier.  I walked down to get a closer look and to communicate with them.  There was one goose looking directly at me.   He seemed to be in charge so I got quiet and connected in with him. He explained he was the front goose, at least for the beginning of all the journeys. When he began to tire, he would fly to the back and another would take the lead.  They rotate this way to create the most efficient flight for … [Read more...]