Geese

It's not unusual to see a flock of geese flying overhead in these parts. It happens all the time. But today was different... we saw 5 or 6 flocks on our way to church this morning and just as many on our way home. Tami and I were so struck by seeing so many geese that it stirred a discussion. What is going on today that would have so many geese flying in their famous "V" formations? Were they looking for open water when so many bodies of water are frozen over? Were they looking for food? Were they migrating? (A little late to be heading south, don't ya think?) Were weather conditions right for whatever their purpose for flying was? We don't know the answer to those questions, but we do know there were an unusually high number of geese taking to the air today. Did anybody else notice?

For the record--- These were Canada geese. Many people mistakenly call them CANADIAN geese. They are not Canadian, but Canada geese. Don't feel bad if you've made this mistake. A lot of people do. But if you want to refer to these birds correctly, call them by their proper name... Canada geese.