Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland-Chapter 78 - 76: Clear Autumn Skies, Da Ying Flying South!
Another two days passed.
Taking advantage of the crisp autumn air, the pasture released the cattle and sheep to graze again.
The grass has started to turn yellow, but it’s still quite dense.
The flock can graze for a bit and eat their fill without a problem.
This pasture is blessed by nature; the grass grows well every year. Come spring, it will be vibrant again, easily growing taller than the knees.
Jiang Feng rode the Red Hare, wandering with the cattle and sheep on the plains.
The blowing wind was somewhat strong, carrying a hint of chill.
Jiang Feng occasionally looked up at the somewhat gray sky.
"Everyone, look over there, the geese are starting to migrate south."
"On the way here, I’ve already seen several flocks of geese."
Jiang Feng softly said, gazing at the geese in the sky.
He adjusted the drone’s lens to capture the migrating geese.
The viewers also saw the flock of geese.
However, unlike the descriptions in books, the number of geese wasn’t large, with only around five forming a "V" shape in flight.
As this group passed and looked back, three more geese were flying together.
The number of geese flying past wasn’t significant, moving in small groups.
Due to the strong high-altitude wind, the geese appeared to be drifting a bit, with their formation not well maintained.
The sky was gray and murky, evoking a sense of desolation and austerity.
Autumn in nature is somewhat different from autumn in the city.
In the city, people only feel it’s getting cold and add more layers.
But in the mountains, plains, and wilderness, everything is silent and the wind fierce and the sky high.
[Why are the geese flying in such small groups!]
[You can still see geese migrating south here!]
[The owner’s livestream covers a wide range!]
People responded with a few comments upon seeing the migrating geese.
Just then, another goose appeared in the sky.
This goose was alone, flying solo in the sky.
Moreover, it flew at varying altitudes, appearing to not be in great flying condition.
The drone captured this lone goose, and seeing this scene, the viewers felt a wave of sympathy.
[Look over there, there’s a goose flying by itself!]
[It looks so pitiful. Did it get separated from the group?]
[I remember that geese that fall behind usually can’t survive!]
[Was it ostracized by the flock? Is there any way to save it?]
Jiang Feng, on horseback, saw the comments from everyone.
He explained with a smile:
"That goose isn’t one that fell behind; on the contrary, it’s the lead goose, the strongest in the flock."
Jiang Feng’s voice was heard over the livestream.
Hearing his words, everyone was somewhat surprised.
Lead goose?
In the scene, the goose was bobbing up and down, looking unstable, like it was trying to catch up with the group in a hurry.
It didn’t look like the lead goose at all.
Jiang Feng became interested as well and said:
"When geese migrate south, they take off in waves, then find a gathering spot nearby."
"Those flocks of three or five at the beginning? That’s exactly it."
"Among the geese, there are a few strong individuals; those are the lead geese."
"These lead geese spot passing flocks and tell them the gathering spot."
"It’s looking for companions!"
Just then, that lone goose headed towards the five geese.
The lead goose communicated simply with the flock, and the five geese landed accordingly.
The viewers found this scene quite intriguing.
Jiang Feng rode his horse toward the place where the geese landed and said:
"I’m going to check out the resting place for the geese; scenes like this aren’t often seen."
"The geese might gather on an uninhabited grassland."
"The scene would be quite spectacular."
Everyone wanted to see the geese gather, and Jiang Feng headed exactly in that direction.
The viewers were even more enthusiastic.
Jiang Feng rode the horse, racing across the desolate plains toward where the geese landed.
Before long, Jiang Feng saw where the flock had gathered.
The drone’s camera panned to the distance, capturing an awe-inspiring scene for the viewers.
On the grassland, around forty to fifty geese stood, wandering around and exchanging with one another.
Like friends gathering for an outing.
Occasionally, a few strong geese would take off, flying solo in the sky, looking for companions still on the way.
These lead geese were highly adept at navigating.
They spread out in all directions, flying far and summoning passing companions below.
Jiang Feng took out the camera from his pocket, took several shots of the distant scene.
The drone locked onto the geese, and the viewers relished this spectacle of nature.
Especially those bustling lead geese.
"Those lead geese are searching for partners, and once gathered, the geese will form into V formations and fly away one team after another."
"It’s thanks to these lead geese that the others don’t get lost."
The scene was exceptionally beautiful.
Jiang Feng admired it while explaining to everyone.
The crisp autumn weather, livestreaming to watch the geese migrate south.
The viewers felt comforted and relaxed as well.
[These lead geese work so hard, flying all over to find companions!]
[Lead goose: Without me, this family would fall apart sooner or later!]
[Haha, it’s like watching my friends and I during a trip; I’m like one of those slightly stupid geese.]
[All thanks to the lead geese worrying; it’s quite tough for them!]
[Every group needs a strong leader to guide!]
The viewers were very pleased looking at the distant unique natural scenery.
The ground was full of geese, turning into wandering chickens at that moment, pacing around.
Some groomed their feathers, others searched for food, while a few just curiously glanced around.
Each appeared more leisurely than the last.
The hardworking ones were admired, but not if it happened to them.
Being a happy, naive goose in the flock seemed preferable.
As the lead geese continued to bring back groups, more and more geese gathered on the ground.
Jiang Feng didn’t rush to leave, simply sitting by and watching.
The Red Rabbit Horse quietly kept him company.
Until around four-thirty in the afternoon, Jiang Feng thought it was time to go.
Just then, sudden honking sounds arose.
The lead geese in the flock signaled for takeoff.
Geese migrating south usually start at dusk, taking advantage of the night to move toward the warm south for winter.
Then returning north during the spring to breed and thrive.
"They’re about to fly!"
Jiang Feng’s face lit up slightly with joy. He stood up, peering into the distance.
On the grassland, the assembled thousand or so geese began flapping their wings in unison.
The dense sound of their flapping wings echoed like the roar of jet engines.
Then, accompanied by a loud honk, the first flock of geese spread their wings, forming a "V" shape under the lead goose’s guidance, flying southward.
This flock consisted of about twenty-two or twenty-three geese, singing loudly, passing the signal to their companions below.
Then, one after another, groups of geese took to the sky.
They cast their shadows across the sky, heading toward new lives.
This picture was extremely stunning.
The drone recorded the scene vividly.
The viewers, just watching the livestream, felt their hearts racing.
As for Jiang Feng, witnessing it live left a deeper impression.
