Branta Anatidae

Flying, haste, vigilance, protection from red.
"Ye white-winged prophets of the coming spring,
With trumpet tones ye make the welkin ring.
Thrice glad ye make us with your wild hosannas,
Winging your way from sunny, green savannas.
We watch and see your light forms disappear
Far in the blue, transparent atmosphere,
While echoes in our breast your glad refrain,
And faith grows quick that spring will come again."
-The Passing of the Wild Geese, Richard Hoe Barrows.