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Birders

NCarolinawoman

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1. Nice. That "guy" with the extended neck is probably the "look-out".

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Mar 15, 2014, 09:37 PM

Mar 2014

Apparently geese always have one or two that go on "sentry" duty. It's a small gathering so that might be the Dad looking after his grown-up kids and wife. When I see very large flocks, I have always noticed there are one or two that take on sentry duty, but I can't quite figure out who decides who will do this job.

By the way, I really enjoy your sunset photos over in the photography group.

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Geese 'lunching.' [View all] elleng Mar 2014 OP

Nice. That "guy" with the extended neck is probably the "look-out". NCarolinawoman Mar 2014 #1

Thanks, and thanks for the info! elleng Mar 2014 #2