Aquatic Birds

Can't You See I'm Trying To Sleep?

He sure was handsome napping there in the sunlight. But I'm not sure my presence was appreciated. Check out that eye just barely open.
Male Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
Cottonwood Park Richardson Texas

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