Episode 591
Why do geese honk while flying in formation?
Are we setting off on a wild goose chase...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
November 15, 20244m 36s
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Show Notes
Rick wants to know why the Canada geese he's been observing, who are preparing to migrate for the winter, are honking so incessantly while flying in formation. Viola Ross-Smith from the British Trust for Ornithology was on hand to help James Tytko with the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
Canada gooseViola Ross-Smithmigratory birdshonkingcommunicationwintersummer