While bathing (yes ducks do bathe) this ruddy duck is doing a wonderful penguin impersonation.
preening
Tagfearsome itch
fearsome itch for a wee ruby-throated hummingbird body
grooming
Vultures often gently groom each other.
The soothing effect can be seen in the expression of the black vulture to your right – it is half asleep.
osprey itch
what a delicate task: to scratch a fierce itch with a very sharp talon…
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