Every March as the snow melts, the Ottawa River overflows its banks making the walk to the river’s edge impossible. As there had been so little rain this past spring we thought it likely that the water had receded. As it had we followed the path to the edge of the river and found this grackle in the shallows. The bird was totally engaged in his bath and even though we were standing within feet of it, I was able to take this series of shots. I’m not sure who was having more fun, the bird or us!
June 14, 2016 at 9:53 am
Wonderful, happy photos Belinda! It’s so true isn’t it…..when I watch birds like this I can’t stop smiling!!
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June 14, 2016 at 10:05 am
Thank you Laura! Their mood is catching.
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June 14, 2016 at 1:40 pm
You’re welcome! When I go to sit on our deck I always tell Dave I’m going to see bird theater. 🙂
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June 14, 2016 at 4:13 pm
😊
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June 12, 2016 at 8:59 pm
Oh my, great minds think alike today. Bathing birds!!
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June 12, 2016 at 10:41 pm
That’s what I was thinking!
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June 12, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Great action and color!
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June 12, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Thank you!
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June 12, 2016 at 1:46 pm
Life can be nice sometime 🙂
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June 12, 2016 at 3:11 pm
😊
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June 12, 2016 at 11:13 am
Love the colours!
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June 12, 2016 at 10:27 am
Great captures with water droplets flying! I love grackle’s iridescent purple heads and clear yellow eyes.
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June 12, 2016 at 12:57 pm
Thank you! They are pretty spectacular looking birds.
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June 12, 2016 at 9:11 am
Lovely series
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June 12, 2016 at 9:36 am
Thank you.
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June 12, 2016 at 7:38 am
Bathing birds are mesmerizing!
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June 12, 2016 at 7:53 am
They’re a lot of fun to photograph!
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June 12, 2016 at 5:13 am
Wonderful captures!
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June 12, 2016 at 7:50 am
Thanks very much!
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June 12, 2016 at 1:30 am
These are great! Just look at those drops of water flying!
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June 12, 2016 at 7:44 am
Thank you, the grackle was enjoying his bath!
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