Hello
I live in the North East of Scotland and am constantly fascinated by the migration of geese whom we see in large numbers in this part of the world. Forgive my ignorance, but I have often wondered about the hierarchies that seem effortlessly to establish themselves as larger and larger groups form. Do they have "natural leaders"? Do the front-runners take it in turns to take up the lead in much the same way as marathon runners do, or is it always the same leader for the entire journey. Does anyone know? And are the "natural leaders" likely to be young or old, male or female? Is there a standard pattern? Any information you could give would be much appreciated.
I live in the North East of Scotland and am constantly fascinated by the migration of geese whom we see in large numbers in this part of the world. Forgive my ignorance, but I have often wondered about the hierarchies that seem effortlessly to establish themselves as larger and larger groups form. Do they have "natural leaders"? Do the front-runners take it in turns to take up the lead in much the same way as marathon runners do, or is it always the same leader for the entire journey. Does anyone know? And are the "natural leaders" likely to be young or old, male or female? Is there a standard pattern? Any information you could give would be much appreciated.
