Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis). Preening base of neck. NB eyelid partially closed, nictitating membrane drawn across eye

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Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis). Preening base of neck. NB eyelid partially closed, nictitating membrane drawn, protecting eye ball surface.

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Size: 3561px × 5341px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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