Carol DM
Was out watching the bluebirds earlier. I could hear the water splashing in the nearby bird bath under my tulip poplar tree. The big blackbird was having a pool party by himself. Water was going everywhere.
I had my camera and snapped a photo before he was done. And then I had to fill the bird bath up again. I am tempted to buy a bigger one but it would be more to maintain. So I will just continue filling this bird bath up 2-3 times a day.
I noticed the blackbird coming out of a row of cypress trees in my yard and could hear babies. That means I have found three nests so far in my backyard. Oh, and one robin’s nest in the front. Cool to have a robin’s nest in the front and the backyard.
Will try to get closer next time so you can see how far up the water was being splashed.
Geez, the things I do for these birds. But I enjoy every minute.
Photo ©CarolDM2019
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Do you keep fresh water out for birds in your yard, if you have a yard?
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Yes
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No
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It’s a wonderful thing to see someone enjoying the water. Such a lovely view. Thank you for sharing.
Yes the birds love the water for sure. They will wait their turn in line.
Love how you captured the bird finishing his bath.
It was not planned but glad I took it.
Love to see birds having a bath too.
Yes it is very entertaining and a great feeling knowing you are helping the birds.
I thought it was fun to see the water in the air.
Great photo and title. We have water all over the place, but the hawks and eagles rule the roost here.
Thanks, there were many other ones but they flew before the camera clicked.
You make an excellent point Carol, I need to get a bird watering area in the yard. Not having one isn’t fair to our friends in the sky.
Thank you, adding it to the list!
Whether you are a bird watcher or not, I encourage those who can to keep water out, especially as the temperatures heat up. You are welcome and thank you!
I will, thanks. I haven’t yet only because the last time we had a bird bath it became a labrador drinking area.
I can see where that would happen.
very interesting photo…
It is fun to watch the birds splash the water.
Every day I change the water of my canary.
That is great and I never had a doubt.
Bravo Carol is the first lover of the bird. An orthologist.
This bathing suit I like, maybe I do something similar to my sparrows.
Thanks, there were many other birds in the pool, but they flew before the camera clicked.
… Robin, If I had known then what I know now of my huge interest in birds, I would have gone to school and pursued more education. Oh well, I enjoy what I have now.
The birds are really unique … I do not like them to eat a salad that I plant them, I have a bird’s scarecrow to drive them
Yes there are many that get into gardens and cause havoc. Scarecrows are what farmers put up in their cornfields here. And some people in their backyards. It seems to work.
Verified … it works, dear friend
Nice image of the bird having a good time in your backyard.
Thanks, there were many other birds, but they flew before the camera clicked.
You cannot win them all.
No but I keep trying. 🙂
That is true since giving your best effort is what counts.
Lovely picture and a beautiful sight. I do not have a bird bath but we have a natural pond just a bit further out of the backyard. So we enjoy the ducks, the bluejays and other birds sometimes splashing in it.
Thanks, I love watching these birds. All kinds right now. I saw bluejays over the winter but not now. Kind of strange. Nature offers so much for all of us.
he was having a good riddance to ratbirds party
Yes it was a celebration party. I should have joined him.
I suspect you celebrated nevertheless
Yep, did my happy dance.
it is important to celebrate victory
We have a bird bath for our pet bird only …
We’ve problem with Mosquitoes, so we try not to have stagnant water left in the open for them to breed …
Yes you have to keep it changed frequently due to the mosquitoes. I change mine 2-3 times a day in the summer.
Wow, we don’t have your determination and diligence…
so we keep ours dry … :p
It also is good exercise for me and my knees.
Sounds like a one stone killing many birds!! 🙂
I love to watch birds. I do not have much of a yard to put a bird feeder or water out for them. I do feed them bread sometimes.
That is good. I watch them every day, rain or shine. Therapeutic too.
Birds adore your yard. Take good care of them.
Yes they seem to and as the trees grow, I see more every year.