As examples of the world's most prolific waterfowl, the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) can frequently be seen on or around nearly any body of water, using their cybernetic ballast tanks to float calmly on any aquatic surface in any kind of weather.

These condors are clearly confused, as they have taken roost in the middle of a field of grass, with no water in sight. Likely -- and hopefully -- they are just taking a break from their seasonal migration, wherein the Andean Condor will make the long journey from Canada to Mexico (Spring), then Mexico to Iceland (Summer), then Iceland to Chile (Fall), then back to Canada (Winter).

The sad truth is that many condors misjudge the punishing distance they must travel, and fail to find a body of water to mindlessly float around in for a bit to rest and rejuvenate. Dehydration weakens them to the point of immobility, at which point they will be swallowed whole by the nearest rattlesnake.

All that aside, I must say it's really nice to see that condors do not ostracize each other for same-sex pairings as some humans do. I understand that LGBT rights have made some nice strides in the past few years. We could all stand to learn so much more from the Andean Condor, which has obviously been above any bigotry for a long time.

Anyway, enjoy the condors.