Early this morning I could hear geese in the sky. At first, I could not see them, but after looking way up into the clouds there they were in large V shape formations heading north. Some of the biggest formations I have ever seen, maybe 400 to 500 feet in length on each wing of the formation. Even this afternoon, while watering outside plants, which is unusual for April, I could still hear the geese. They must be coming from the wildlife refuges on the Klamath Lakes with their final destination in northern Canada. It is heartwarming to see so many geese after we almost annihilated them with DDT up until 1972 when it was banned in the U.S. They might know more about what the future weather forecast holds than us humans.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI always fondly recall the flocks of Canadian geese flying in formation in the Sacramento Valley, and am grateful for the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge that likely serves as a hospitable respite site for them. I could hear the geese as I read your piece. Thank you!