He had waded belly-deep into the shallows and spread his tail widely...
Great-tailed Grackle. Oceanside, California. November 6, 2016. Greg Gillson. |
How? He opened his wings slightly, rocked side-to-side and flapped his mostly-closed wings, dipping his head underwater, bringing it out and shaking it. Notice the nictitating membrane covering his eye...
Now, not quite so violently; letting the spray settle...
Resting before starting again...
It feels so good!
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