No one can ask a bird why they often rest on one leg. The two leading theories are heat conservation and presenting a reduced presence for the portion that is underwater. Those who wish to impose anthropomorphism into the mix would say they are practicing yoga.;->

Hand built by Andrew Murray

Readily anthropomorphized

Gray squirrels seem to like the "three-point stance" used by certain linemen in American football, with both back feet on the ground and one front foot.

Great Egret watches for cross traffic as Green Heron makes its final approach to a landing site on the bank of Horsepen Bayou.

...excuse the anthropomorphism

Little cormorant and Australian pelican

A blonde-tailed gray squirrel sitting and watching with great interest.

There's no argument that vintage tractors have personality, and as for this one, well, look at that face! This old boy was seriously happy to see me. Seen in Mayo, Ireland.

(#1 of 6)

A smile for the weekend.

This is not a composite, the mother and baby giraffes were like this in my original photo. After the basic colour and contrast adjustments etc. I used Topaz for the background artwork.

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I thought this one was pretty funny - although it looks like Boo is standing there shivering in the cold, she was really hurtling at me at full speed. A fun bit of anthropomorphism.

Guru can't remember where he hid the spare house key.