The Art of Calling Geese
September 17, 2009
A Master Goose Caller
This evening I got to watch a master goose caller call a small flock of geese right in. I suspect this caller couldn’t win any of those fancy calling contests but it was a delight to watch and listen as he called. I saw him sitting there all by himself which is a bit unusual and he appeared to be sound asleep with his head resting on his back. I observed him for a number of minutes as I worked my way closer to him trying not to disturb his nap. All of a sudden he popped up wide awake and alert at first I was afraid that I had encroached on him too much and disturbed him but that was only a fleeting thought as he began to call.
I soon heard the small flock calling back to him but the trees hid them from my view. As they cleared over
the trees and began to circle I wondered if they would drop in or if my presence would keep them away. He kept calling and they kept responding and circling and finally one of them could not help and it began to drop towards him. The flow of air through the wings sounded like the wind on a sailboat jib as the goose flew over my head and dropped right in.
A few more came in and the rest followed. What a beautiful sight as they splashed the water when the landed. At first I thought they had a couple of snow geese with them but it appears they are domestic geese gone wild.
I marveled at the ability of a lone goose to call a flock a trick I’ve attempted to do myself a time or two without much luck. I too will never win one of those calling contest but I did see that one can call the flock in if you’re persistent. Get out and experience nature you can learn some valuable lessons as well as relax and rejuvenate your soul.
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