While perched in a tree, a flock of birds is thinking about why some birds prefer to be alone and wondering whether they should remain in that particular tree. The duck sees a good reason for them to stay as they are.

A group of black and white cows asks questions about the world around them, such as ""Why is the sun round?"" and why they have mottled markings instead of horizontal stripes. The passing duck provides them with a fascinating answer.