We yawn, and so do birds and other animals. Here’s a Great Black-Backed Gull that I caught in the act near the Barnegat Lighthouse this past Saturday.
Breat Black-Backed Gull yawning
Note that it was standing on only one leg. After the soundless yawn, it laid down, looking bored as it watched humans walking by it.
Great Black-Backed Gull resting
