Comments on: Why We Fly in V Formation

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:52:27 +0000

Wow! David. That’s really cool! The book didn’t mention the pressure wave so this adds a whole new aspect. … I have seen the V’s break up the way you describe. Very cool.

By: George Bercik

George Bercik — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:33:01 +0000

Someone needs to explain this to the Sandhill Cranes.

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:12:22 +0000

I have a theory about one longer side than the other: If it’s a very large flock the width of the V would be too great to be practical. …But who knows?

By: aristarkhos

aristarkhos — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:41:23 +0000

Thanks for the technical explanation. My question is why the V usually has a longer line on side than the other. Like a large tick mark. I am not sure if it a usual formation, ot is something I noticed while watching parts of a documentary called Winged Migration.