While I was in Colchester I loved sitting in Mom’s backyard by her fountain. Not only was the sound soothing, but it also attracted all kinds of wildlife and birds. I often saw the squirrels, chipmunks, and stray cats getting a drink from her “bubbler” as she calls it, and almost every day I saw the robins and the song sparrows taking a bath in it.
Is there anything more joyful than a bathing bird?
Though this one does look a bit worried!
Lovely colouring for a Sparrow Kathie.
ReplyDeleteRoy, they are so variable. Our western song sparrows can look so different form the eastern population and then there are others as well. I have seen some with a more gray face and buffy malar stripes and breast!
DeleteHi Kathie Is that the normal colouring of your Sparrows? It certainly was enjoying that bath although it was keeping its eye on you!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, it is normal for the eastern variety of song sparrow. there are some regional variations in color of this particular species. We have many other sparrow species of a variety of colors and patterns. some easy to ID, some not so easy!
DeleteThe only thing more joyful that a bird bathing would be two birds bathing! Great captures. I love my song sparrows. They love jellies and jam!
ReplyDeleteKaHolly, I knew that oriole will eat jelly and jam but did not know that song sparrows would!
DeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteIt is fun watching the birds at the bath. Cute shots of the Song Sparrow!
ReplyDeleteEileen, so cute! Yes!
DeleteHI Katie... I remember the post you did telling about your Mom's bird bath, and I have been trying to find a few more thing that I need to put one of my own together!! It won't be a grand as Mom's, but I love the idea!!
ReplyDeleteThe stone and fountain pumps I have had for awhile !!
Love your little bather, especially when he started splashing!! So cute!!
Grace
Grammie, one day i hope to settle down and get something like this for myself! Good luck with yours!
DeleteWhat a special treat to watch the birds splashing.
ReplyDeleteHope you'll check out my post about birds in Kruger. I'm being converted to a birder. ;)
Gaelyn, that's good news and I will!
DeleteHow lovely. Birds do like flowing water and the sound is music to my ears too.
ReplyDeleteArija, this is true for me as well!
DeleteGotta love seeing a bird in the birdbath. They look like he's enjoying himself!
ReplyDeleteYes he does!
DeleteThis little bird is a cutie:) So strange to think it's a backyard bird for many people. If I saw one here, I'd have a stroke!
ReplyDeleteChris, they came to my feeders and yard when I lived in Andover as well. trow some seed on the ground this winter. You might get surprised!
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