... geese... look for open, mowed fields, clear of obstructions like tree stands, gardens and other structures that can break up the field. This setup provides the best landscape for these relatively heavy birds to take flight. A goose needs about a dozen clear feet in order to run and gain liftoff. However, geese prefer to escape danger by waddling into water, an evasive maneuver that requires much less energy than taking flight. For this reason, the most attractive goose landscape is an open, mowed field with a slight decline leading to a body of water. Geese also like open spaces because they provide clear sight-lines and they can see danger coming from a long way off.