Our (teenage) eaglet instinctively uses the waxy waterproof secretion from its uropygial gland to preen, clean and arrange its prized new feathers. All this preening helps stimulate feather growth and keeps feathers flexible and weather-proof.







Celebrating and Caring for the Land
2026-06-29
Our (teenage) eaglet instinctively uses the waxy waterproof secretion from its uropygial gland to preen, clean and arrange its prized new feathers. All this preening helps stimulate feather growth and keeps feathers flexible and weather-proof.







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