Sunday, September 1, 2013

Our World Tuesday: Bathing Beauties

The shots in this post were taken during the last week of August and first day of September on my deck.
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The American Robin above was enjoying a bath while the bluejay below was considering one.
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The transitional male cardinal was strutting around the deck.
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The male rufous-sided towhee was splashing up a storm.
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 The female rufous-sided towhee was all fluffed out.
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I like the way the catbird's beak shadow showed up.
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The adult male cardinal and the immature female cardinal seemed pretty cozy.
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The next female cardinal still has a tough of gray in her beak but she looks close to adulthood.
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The mourning dove and the fish make a good pair.
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The carolina wren is drying off.
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The juvenile American Robin is considering a bath.
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Last but not least is a carolina chickadee.
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Indeed beauties (1st pic lol)
    Regards
    My new post about Unconquered Fort of Maharashtra – Murud Janjira

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  2. Photo CacheSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    your deck is feather friendly. must be a show everytime they come for a visit.

    happy labor day.

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 2, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Your bird bath photos may be my very favorite posts ever ... anywhere. They're wonderful.

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  4. Sylvia KSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Oh, I agree with Sallie, Carver!! One of your best ever!! I love every shot!! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful week!

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  5. Penelope PostcardsSeptember 3, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    The first photo in this series reminds me of a bird’s version of a bad hair day … only way cuter!

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  6. MaschaSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Nice and interesting pictures!

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  7. ErcotravelsSeptember 3, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Awesome find of the beautiful birds!
    Great set, Indeed..

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Oh, what beauties! Too sweet ... or should that be, tweet? ;-)

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  9. UnknownSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Pretty active bath site!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Stewart MSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    They do look funny, all wet and bedraggled!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

    PS: feel free to link this post up to Wind Bird Wednesday on my blog in about 4 hours! SM

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  11. IndraniSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Good photo opportunity for you! The birds look cute.

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  12. carol l mckennaSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Bathing Beauties are so precious and excellent photography as always ~ carol, xo

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  13. NaquillitySeptember 5, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    oh, these photos are precious... you've captured such character from each one of these birds. hope all is well. have a great day~

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