THE BIRDS THAT BATHE AND DRINK
AT THE BACKYARD WATER DISHES

 
American Robins
Discussing things
  American Robins
Deciding who goes first.

 

American Robin
Two may drink together.

 

American Robin
But they usually bathe alone.

 
Female Crossbill
Calling for a drink.
  Male Red Crossbill
The male also calls in.
 
Varied Thrush
Enjoys the water also.
  Varied Thrush
On a convenient perch near the water.

 

Spotted Towhee
Also enjoys the dishes.
  Spotted Towhee
The birds perch on the twig for drinking.

 

Dark-eyed Junco
A quick dip.
  Dark-eyed Junco
How they look when they come out.

 

Northern Flicker
A drink from one of the dishes.
  Northern Flicker
They like a good soak also.

 

House Finch
Deciding what to do.
  House Finches
Sharing a dish.

 

Fox Sparrow
He calls in quite often, its free, the waters clean.
  Fox Sparrow
Having a bathe in a  little dish.
 
European Sparrows
Two in and others waiting.
  European Sparrows
They don't mind sharing.
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