Preening Canada Geese - Cosmeston Lakes
Introduction
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Preening Canada Geese - Cosmeston Lakes
Image: © Mick Lobb Taken: 23 Apr 2010
It is essential that birds maintain their feathers to a high standard. In the case of aquatic species it is particularly the case that feathers should be water proofed. An oil secreting gland is located to the rear of birds and they use their bills to collect the secretions and treat their feathers with it.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.416013
Longitude
-3.183566