Snow Geese in V formation flying overhead

Scientists have determined that the V-shaped formation that geese use when migrating serves two important purposes: First, it conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The birds take turns being in the front, falling back when they get tired. DURING SPRING MIGRATION, large flocks of snow geese fly very high and migrate in large numbers along narrow corridors, more than 3,000 miles from traditional wintering areas to the Artic tundra. During winter and migration, look for them to layover and rest in plowed cornfields or wetlands such as Montezuma Wildlife Refuge on Cayuga Lake NYS.

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