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Cinnamon Teal

Anas cyanoptera

Photo by KennethCox
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Ashish
I think I have to start Bird watching trails with new camera.
Atul
most of the birds sleep that way ,with one leg raised
Ashish
Alice I saw sleeping Egrets with one raised leg. In ducks I have no idea..!!
alicelongmartin
Probably sleeping and he takes turns keeping his feet warm -at least I have heard this.is the case.
KennethCox
Yes. It stood like that for quite a while.
Ashish
What is it doing...raising its one leg...?

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