Next fall when you see geese heading South for the winter, flying in a V formation I hope you remember this. I recently learned this amazing fact and wanted to share.
By flying in a V formation the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if the bird flew on its own. As each bird flaps its wigs, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. The geese honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
When a goose gets sick, or is wounded and falls out of formation, 2 other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly, or until it dies; only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.
It would be wonderful if we had the caring sense of a goose. If we would follow their example we would work together and stand by each other in times of need. I hope you find yourself "goosed" today.