Some birds were unsure how to proceed after last Monday's heavy rain shower. Some, like the Stock Dove went in for tentative paddling. Starlings, of course, took advantage of a giant bird bath and the Blackbirds collected the worms driven to the surface:
Fortunately with temperatures reaching the mid 20s C it didn't take long for the surface water to evaporate though the ground is still very soggy under foot.
Woody keeps making regular visits. I notice he doesn't seem to eat the peanuts but flies off with them so I guess he has a hungry brood not too far away.
Have a great weekend observing the wildlife around you.
The starlings are show stealer's.
ReplyDeleteGood to have the flicks back on a Friday.
They always are when there's water about Adrian.
Deletethat woodpecker is just brilliantly colored! i love when flocks of blackbirds (or starlings) all bathe in a field puddle together. one big party!
ReplyDeleteThe GSW is a real show topper TWG. Another bird which likes a communal bath here is the House Sparrow, but they love a dust bath.
DeleteThose Starlings really know how to take a bath. Great video.
ReplyDeleteThey are very thorough Keith.
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