What do herons and storks do with their legs and necks when they fly?
When they fly, herons and stork have their legs outstretched behind them.
Herons tuck their necks into their shoulders (like an S shape).
Storks fly with their necks outstretched.
a heron about to fly – its neck is in a “S” position
a heron with its neck in a “S” position and legs outstretched
a heron with its neck in a “S” position and legs outstretched
a stork with its neck outstretched and its legs outstretched
Cranes (similar to storks) have their necks and legs outstretched
Photographer: Martina Nicolls
Martina Nicolls: SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM