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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 14, 2008
2:13 PM Post #4950706
| Let's make a thread just for birdie bath time. :) 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:56 PM Post #4952999
| Ha ha ha... I love the splatter on the fence. What a great subject for a thread. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
11:50 PM Post #4953246
| Cute shot Sybil..what kind of bird is that?
I watched the bird bath all day and all my little birds are dirty as I never saw one take a bath!! I am hoping someone will tomorrow so I can post to this fun thread! Thanks for starting it! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
10:51 AM Post #4954812
| That is an Oriole.
Remember, in your bird baths, to place a rock of some object that the birds can land on, hop to, sit on ...they don't like to just plop into a body of water unless they are water birds.
dell - this rose from your thread... you had the idea!!! :) |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
11:11 AM Post #4954898
| Love this idea for a thread!
I was surprised to see this Hairy Woodpecker bathing in my fountain (it hasn't even been cleaned or set up for the summer yet!).
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
11:28 AM Post #4954974
| This wasn't in my backyard, but absolutely cracked me up - this crow was going nuts bathing in a big puddle in a parking lot at the beach a few miles from my house. 
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
11:32 AM Post #4954999
| Looking a little miffed, maybe, that I'm watching him? 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
12:03 PM Post #4955160
| Thanks Sybil...I should have known it was an Oriole but I'm on Oriole Overload right now! LOL! It has been raining like crazy all morning long..no bird bath shots today! If the sun comes out later possibly some shots in the back yard that is now a lake!!
Cute shots Murmur! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
1:38 PM Post #4955598
| Those are all so funny! I laughed out loud... :0
Here's another from last year.
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
1:39 PM Post #4955599
| And one more - it was quite the Sunday night bath time as I recall - note the fence now... 
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
1:40 PM Post #4955605
| the little bird baths don't need a rock or anything. The birds seem to know the depth is okay. |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
1:53 PM Post #4955653
| Just seeing your fence tells the whole story!!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
1:59 PM Post #4955681
| LOL..the fence does tell the story! I love that birdbath pic Sybil! |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
May 15, 2008
4:34 PM Post #4956253
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| Quoted: | | this crow was going nuts bathing in a big puddle in a parking lot |
That's 'cos he's a Starling ;-)
Resin
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
4:56 PM Post #4956325
| Oh, well. Just one of those oops. |
sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
5:02 PM Post #4956354
| Love the pics, they're too funny!! I'll have to be on the look out for bathing beauties here too. |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
5:33 PM Post #4956463
| Does a peaking Tufted Titmouse count? Ha ha I like this thread! GM :) 
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
5:34 PM Post #4956466
| LOL - That'll do GM! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
5:54 PM Post #4956510
| Cute one GM! |
kcblack
Flagstaff, AZ
May 15, 2008
6:04 PM Post #4956548
| Looks like that Titmouse would like some privacy! I had to search to find him...her? Anyway I love that game! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4957813
| I've put the tea towels away for another evening. I'll have a fresh stack out in the morning!
This pic from last summer I titled "Towel Dry."
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 16, 2008
8:40 AM Post #4959004
| Nice pics everyone! Murmur,I love the Starling shots! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 18, 2008
8:42 PM Post #4970899
| Who needs water to take a bath, anyway ?
First look at this Carolina Wren and you might think, "poor thing". However, photos of dead birds aren't usually blurred. In this instance, the ground is in focus but he is slightly blurred.
He was having a great time rolling in the dirt. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 18, 2008
8:43 PM Post #4970904
| Photo #2 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 18, 2008
8:44 PM Post #4970910
| Photo #3 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 18, 2008
8:46 PM Post #4970917
| Final photo, #4. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 18, 2008
8:46 PM Post #4970921
| oh, very cute!!! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
May 18, 2008
10:10 PM Post #4971473
| That is so unbearably cute!! I love the CW! Great shots! |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
May 19, 2008
4:50 AM Post #4972401
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| Quoted: | | He was having a great time rolling in the dirt |
And doing a real contortionist job in that first pic - lying on his back, but notice that his tail is the 'right' way up! So his body is twisted right through close to 180°.
Resin
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 19, 2008
9:57 AM Post #4973211
| Ouch!!! I just had cervical fusion surgery and that wren thought just makes me cringe!!! |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 19, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4973484
| I'm glad you posted these photos Lin. I saw basically the same thing the other day. Some sparrows "bathing" in the dirt. They'd made a little "divit" looking indentation in some sandy soil. They all took turns waddling in it.
My photos aren't as close as yours because I took these from across the street.
Photo 1
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 19, 2008
11:04 AM Post #4973487
| #2 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 19, 2008
11:04 AM Post #4973491
| 3 
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 22, 2008
11:59 AM Post #4988228
| Those dirt bath pics are adorable!!! |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 22, 2008
9:59 PM Post #4990677
| Love the dirt baths... There a spot near our driveway that the sparrows "bathe".
I believe they do it to get rid of mites. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 22, 2008
10:11 PM Post #4990716
| Yipeee! My MIL just gave me her birdbath so hope to get some pics soon! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 23, 2008
9:11 AM Post #4992065
| I can't wait to see your pics! :) |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
June 3, 2008
10:27 PM Post #5049326
| Splish splash
Goldfinch
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
June 3, 2008
10:28 PM Post #5049339
| Pass the soap please! 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 4, 2008
7:40 AM Post #5050750
| That must be a cold bath up in MA!! Cute catch! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 6, 2008
11:53 AM Post #5062933
| Wonderful! Here is something a little more serene... shot through the window screen so not very sharp... 
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 6, 2008
2:32 PM Post #5063759
| Are we waiting for towels?? LOL! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 6, 2008
2:41 PM Post #5063802
| The pause that refreshes! |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 6, 2008
4:49 PM Post #5064305
| From his view, he maybe admiring a handsome fella's reflection! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 6, 2008
5:18 PM Post #5064478
| You all are sharing some cool shots...wish I had one to share! If the weather ever clears up I will park myself outside and wait until someone takes a bath!! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 6, 2008
8:11 PM Post #5065309
| someday could be tomorrow dellrose... |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 6, 2008
8:30 PM Post #5065365
| I hope so Sybil...I missed a good shot of the Eastern Phoebe and Rose Breasted Grossbeak! Right now there is so much water everywhere I don't know when they will use the birdbath. |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 6, 2008
9:30 PM Post #5065644
| Forgot there was a thread on bathing. I just posted some pic on the wrong thread. I have a few that i didn't post there and will post here.
Bath time for theYellow Warbler.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 6, 2008
9:35 PM Post #5065665
| getting himself all wet. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 6, 2008
9:42 PM Post #5065709
| Exerting to get the hard to reach places. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 6, 2008
9:45 PM Post #5065720
| All done up for his date. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 6, 2008
9:58 PM Post #5065806
| Those are lovely Burn! You have such a nice "bird bath" what kind of set up is that? Does it work in the cold of winter? Sorry if you've already answered these questions. |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 6, 2008
10:29 PM Post #5065989
| I have an unfinished fall and pond, It's almost done, it still need a few rocks that I have to run for.The pond is not deep enough to run in the Winter. It's a preform 250 gal. I keep goldfishes and water plants in it in the Summer . But the birds just love the running water. This picture gives you an idea. This was taken last Summer. You don't see the fall area to much. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 6, 2008
10:50 PM Post #5066087
| Thanks Burn, I really like it and I'm sure the birds do too! It looks great!! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 7, 2008
9:53 AM Post #5067256
| We don't mind seeing the same pictures on different threads. :) |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 8, 2008
6:58 PM Post #5073570
| The water is the other way, Mr. Mourning Dove! 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 8, 2008
6:59 PM Post #5073576
| And a cute Goldfinch at other bath. GM 
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 8, 2008
7:01 PM Post #5073581
| Very nice! |
