Birds cool off by opening their beaks or bills to breathe cooler air into their system. So on a hot day or evening if you see a bird panting, they are just trying to keep cool. They also will often try to sit or perch in a shady spot or wade in a stream, pond or lake. I took these photos last night at dusk here in The Villages, Florida. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the slightly larger version of the photo. Enjoy!
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Great set of birdies….. When I try to cool off after hiking UP a steep hill, my mouth flies open while I’m panting… HOWEVER, here we have to be careful of that since when I open my mouth, a bug flies in… NOT FUN… ha ha
Hugs,
Betsy