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Monday, January 14, 2013

Why I Don't Hunt Geese

Here is a good resource you can share with your players on the importance of being a part of a team.

As geese flap their wings, they create an uplift for the bird following. By flying together in a V formation, the flock’s flying range is 71% greater than that of any bird flying alone.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into form to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.

The geese formation honk to encourage those up front to keep their speed. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose files out the point position.

When a goose gets sick or wounded, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. They then launch out on their own to find another formation or to catch up with the flock.

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