Western Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Resting on land. One eye partially open. Head down, bill thrust between the wings, breathing in own body warmed air. Reducing the exposed body ​surface to bitterly cold winter weather.


Western Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Resting on land. One eye partially open. Head down, bill thrust between the wings, breathing in body warmed air. Side view showing orange colour and eye lid ring.


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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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