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Birders

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1. "Skein" of geese

Mon Sep 26, 2022, 06:00 PM

Sep 2022

I did not know this:
If the group of geese is flying, it is called a skein. On the water, it's a gaggle.

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"Skein" of geese viva la Sep 2022 #1

DIDN't KNOW that! elleng Sep 2022 #4

Aren't they supposed to be going south? viva la Sep 2022 #7

I assume they know what they're doing! but I'm not sure. elleng Sep 2022 #8

Storms must play havoc with migrating birds. sl8 Sep 2022 #2

Ever wonder why wading birds stand on one leg? Probatim Sep 2022 #12

Taking their poop with them? We get 1000s of Canadian goose in the parks Demovictory9 Sep 2022 #9

Yes this is the season, and elleng Sep 2022 #10

I sure hope mr. Grabs the nest until mombrella arrives next spring! SheltieLover Sep 2022 #11