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Monday, 24 May 2021

24/05/2021 A few French locals and some from South Africa

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) taking a bath...

As above...

As above...

As above - feeling so much better.

European greenfinch (Chloris chloris) ...

As above.

Common blackbird female (Turdus merula) taking a bath...

As above...

As above... "I put my right wing in, my right wing out"

As above...  "my left wing in, and my left wing out"

As above...  "Do the Hokey Cokey"

As above...  "and turn myself about"

As above, "that's what it's all about".

With thanks to Christelle the following photos are from South Africa.
Crowned Hornbill (Lophoceros alboterminatus)...

As above.

Green Wood hoopoe (Phoeniculus purpureus) previously known as a Red-billed Hoopoe feeding the young.

As above...

See also my Photodiary with lots of insects

Joining up with

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22 comments:

  1. Joyful25 May 2021 at 03:57

    Hi Diane, your birds in the bath photos always bring a smile to my face. I hope you are doing well and that it isn't raining too much. After promised rain last week we are finally getting some this week. I say "finally" because I want it to water my garden which I only just put in. Have a great week ahead.

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 08:43

      When I see birds in the bath it always makes me happy to watch them. I wish I had more time to just sit there! Thank goodness it looks like we have a few dry days, I need to get out into the garden!! Keep well. Diane

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  2. The Yum List25 May 2021 at 06:02

    Hee, hee, yes I can just imagine the song as he is taking a dip.

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 08:44

      They are such fun to watch, if only I ha a few extra hours in the day to just sit and watch. Hope all is well Diane

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  3. Hilary Melton-Butcher25 May 2021 at 07:38

    Hi Diane - gorgeous to see and I love your captions ... fun. While the South African ones from Chriselle are delightful to see ... take care - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 08:45

      I love Christelle's photos but she is not taking as many as she used to sadly. The Bird bath is always a pleasure to watch. Have a good day, cheers Diane

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  4. Wally Jones26 May 2021 at 19:32

    Thank you for sharing such wonderful photographs!

    I suddenly have an urge to fill the bathtub, jump in and splash around like I did about a hundred years ago .....

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 08:47

      Thanks Wally for your visit and comment. Yes splashing around used to be fun many years ago 😊. Have a good day, Diane

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  5. Phil Slade26 May 2021 at 20:31

    That's a really young Blackbird there Diane. I've not seen one yeat but know there are some ina couple of nests, quite close to our back door. The parent's warning are a dead giveaway - usually cats. I hardly ever see House Sparrows in our garden. You'd be amazed how few we have nowadays.

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 08:56

      Considering I have seen two dead blackbirds recently I was happy to see several over the past few days despite with the wet soil they are digging up my seedlings!! Wish I could send you a few dozen sparrows we have plenty to spare. Keep safe, Diane

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  6. Nathailes SANTA MARIA26 May 2021 at 22:39

    Coucou Diane.
    La piscine est toujours bien occupée chez toi :-). Le jeune merle est trop mignon !
    Les photos de Christelle font du bien alors que nous sommes bloqués en France. Et bravo pour la famille d'Irrisor .
    Bises

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2021 at 09:00

      Salut Nathalie,
      Le bain d'oiseaux est tellement amusant à regarder. Je me demande quand nous voyagerons à nouveau - COVID rend les choses très difficiles!
      Bises Diane

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~29 May 2021 at 23:10

    The birds in the bath are so cute! I always giggle when I see them flutter and fluff!

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    1. Rhodesia21 June 2021 at 11:31

      I love seeing them playing in the water, wish I had more time to watch. Keep safe Diane

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  8. Jean30 May 2021 at 03:23

    Love the photos of the birds bathing. They look very happy. Hope you are having a happy weekend.

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    1. Rhodesia21 June 2021 at 11:32

      Happy birds when they are bathing they all seem to enjoy it so much. Thanks for the visit. Diane

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  9. Anni 30 May 2021 at 12:55

    You take the best action photos Diane!! I can almost hear the splashing. And the African birds are marvels, some I'll not see ever.
    Have a great day and thanks for coming by to link up at I'd Rather B Birdin'!

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    1. Rhodesia21 June 2021 at 11:33

      Thanks Anni and thanks for hosting, always appreciated. Diane

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  10. Stewart M6 June 2021 at 10:16

    You always get lots of action around a bird bath. Nice shots.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Rhodesia21 June 2021 at 11:34

      Thanks Stewart, I am just so short of time to blog!!!! Keep safe, Diane

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  11. Dave24 June 2021 at 10:33

    an interesting end to your post in the fact that the Crowned Hornbill became my 1000th Life bird so will always hold a special memory for me.
    I am glad you got some Greenfinch in your post too, they are my Garden regular here in East Cheshire.

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    1. Rhodesia25 June 2021 at 10:46

      Thanks for the visit and the comment, always very welcome. We have had a lot of Greenfinches this year normally I only see them at the feeder during the beginning of spring and then they disappear. Hope you have a good weekend Diane

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