Lockdown is continuing until 11 May so these birds may have a lot of photos taken of them by then...
Mrs Blackbird takes a bath...
Common blackbird (Turdus merula).
As above...
As above...
That feels better.
Mr Blackbird as well, they must have a date, lucky them...
Buzz off Mr Sparrow I got here first...
Cold feet...
No, not really so bad...
Splish splash...
Right now where are we going?
Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto).
European greenfinch (Chloris chloris)...
As above...
As above...
Eurasian magpie or common magpie (Pica pica).
See also my Photodiary
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Hi Diane - brilliant photos of Mr and Mrs Blackbird as well as the others ... gorgeous and obviously enjoying your bath ... take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary, I wish I had more time to sit and watch them, they can be quite amusing playing in the water especially if there is more than one at a time. Hope all is well, you take care also, Diane
DeleteI always enjoy your bird bath photos Diane.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie, they are always fun to watch. Take care Diane
DeleteBonjour Diane.
ReplyDeleteJ'adore les oiseaux au bain. Ils ont toujours une tête amusante.
J'ai l'impression que le verdier qui est au bain a un début de galle à la patte droite. Attention à la propagation des maladies. Je suis certaine que tu connais les précautions.
Très bonne soirée ma voisine et à bientôt.
Bonjour Nathalie
DeleteJ'adore aussi regarder les oiseaux dans le bain.
Les verdiers n'ont pas été vus ici depuis plusieurs mois et je me demande où ils étaient auparavant. Je vais bien nettoyer la mangeoire à oiseaux et j'espère qu'il n'y a plus de problème
Bonne journée. Bises, Diane
Hello Diane. That seems like really bad news. We know there are some very odd people in the world that actively dislike birds for usually very silly reasons, a little noise or a tiny mess even. This despite the joy that appreciating birds can bring. Let’s hope your mistaken but for now it does seem strange that they should disappear at this time of year. Fingers crossed for them.
ReplyDeleteYou are getting some fine pictures of Blackbirds. Ours are very skittish at the moment because they are in the thick of feeding young without giving away the nest site. We just have the one pair of Greenfinches and they too stay out of sight.
May 11th seems on the cards here too. I do hope so. We could salvage something from the missed Spring. Stay well.
Hi Phil sorry time seems to be shorter than ever so my reply comes late. We appear to have a couple of pairs of blackbirds around. Fingers crossed that all is well with the Owls I saw one briefly the other day but that is all.
DeleteKeep well Diane
That green finch is very attractive. And, I really, really enjoyed your narrative for each photo at the bird bath. Terrific photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, as always, from us at I'd Rather B Birdin. Have a safe week...stay healthy.
Hi Anni thanks for the comment and thanks for hosting, appreciated. Take care, Diane
DeleteBath time! Adorable photos.
ReplyDeleteWish I had more time to watch the they are fun when playing in the water. Have a good day Diane
DeleteBird baths are a great source of entertainment and pictures. Shame ours dry out so fast in the summer!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well - Stewart M - Melbourne
Stewart I top ours up several times a day, the birds splash all the water out before it has a chance to dry out!!
DeleteStay safe, Diane
Thank you so much for sharing your bath photos - of the birds, that is!
ReplyDeleteThis collection of beautiful birds is even more wonderful since we don't see these species in our area.
It is always interesting to see birds from other places in the world. They always seem to be more exotic when they are not yours :-) Thanks for the comment, keep well, Diane
DeleteThe first shot is fantastic with the splashing water captured. Monica, The Yum List
ReplyDeleteI love watching the birds in the water, if only I had more time!! Keep well Diane
DeleteI saw my first young Blackbird of the year today. Cheered me up no end. Have a lovely weekend Diane.
ReplyDeleteThat was good, maybe they will have time to lay another clutch under the circumstances. Stay safe, Diane
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