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AlanR

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We approached a group of Canada Geese today (at the Cotswold Water Park, not quite in Gloucestershire, just over the border). There were 4 pairs with young and two other pairs.
They took evasive action and walked down to the lake to swim away.
They swum off with their necks in this peculiar posture which I've never seen before. Is it well-known and, if so, what's it for? Is it just to improve aerodynamics and speed?
Alan
 

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OK, thanks. I wasn't expecting a reply from Nevada!
Alan

You're welcome. Canada Geese aren't exactly a desert bird, but they winter in Reno in their 1000s & breed at all the city duck ponds & parks, so I have plenty of opportunity to study them.
 
It seems to be universal language among waterfowl because it's also part of Grebe, Swan, Coot and even Gull threat displays.
 
It seems to be universal language among waterfowl because it's also part of Grebe, Swan, Coot and even Gull threat displays.
Thanks, Mike, I'll look out for it with other birds.
Alan
(I'm resisting the temptation to say something about Meerkats.)
 
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