I often see birds sleeping with one eye open. In this way they can be aware of danger as a part of their brain remains alert. As for the raised leg, it minimizes heat loss. Clever birds!
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
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September 11, 2022 at 1:08 pm
I’ve read theory that standing on one leg is more comfortable for ducks and they are more relaxed in this way. Who knows?
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September 11, 2022 at 2:01 pm
It seems so.
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September 2, 2022 at 7:19 pm
I’d heard about mitigating heat loss by standing on one leg, but didn’t know about closing one eye. What funny accommodations, Belinda. Nature is utterly fascinating. Great photo and lesson in geese. Lol. Happy Weekend.
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September 2, 2022 at 8:54 pm
Thanks, Diana!
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September 1, 2022 at 6:17 pm
Great photo demonstrating both behaviors, Belinda. Good catch!
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September 1, 2022 at 10:01 pm
Thank you, Eliza 😣
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September 1, 2022 at 10:40 am
Great shot, Belinda. A little shutter shut-eye!
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September 1, 2022 at 1:14 pm
Thank you 😊
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September 1, 2022 at 9:47 am
This pose is hard enough to mimic with both eyes open! What a lucky moment for your camera.
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September 1, 2022 at 1:12 pm
You’d think so. Fortunately my eyes were 😏
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September 1, 2022 at 9:16 am
Terrific to see this sleeping goose. Wonderful photo, Belinda.
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September 1, 2022 at 9:40 am
Thank you, Jet. Pleased you like it.
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September 1, 2022 at 1:54 am
I really like this photograph, Belinda.
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September 1, 2022 at 7:35 am
Thank you, Anne.
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