A Pacific brown pelican lifting its wing to preen itself in California.

Yoga

San Diego, California

Getting every last feather can require some impressive contortionist maneuvers, even with a big as long as this Pacific brown pelican's. Still, there's no harm in a little yoga before heading out to sea. Pelicans on both coasts spend lots of time preening their feathers and replacing the protective coat of natural oils that allows them to dry off quickly once they've come out of the water.

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