They switch places in the flock, like penguines do in the cold. The lead bird expends the most energy, so the position is rotated to keep things even. read more
The lead goose determines where they are going and when they are going to land either in a lake or in a field. The rest of the flock follows without much dissent. Hunters will attempt to down the lead goose in a formation because all the others will follow it down. read more