O Sole mio!…La,la!

Sometimes the temperature of a sunny day is a bit too high for some birds, this factor makes them look for the best way to refresh themselves, some go to a shaded place and some other find the way to find some fresh water! Water will not only refresh them but at the same time, wash up all impurities they might be carrying on their feathers.

I’ve made it into a habit to leave a large dish filled with fresh water for the thirsty birds or like in this case, for any bird that want’s to enjoy a fresh bath.

This female Brown-headed Cowbird was more than happy to jump in the water and shake her tail to full delight! She did it until she was soaked. I was happy to see this bird enjoying one of most simple pleasures in the world: When a hot body gets in contact with fresh water.

At least that’s my opinion about simple pleasures! But of course, I could be wrong. What do you think?

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Tags: birds, Brown-Headed Cowbird, nature, photography, photos of birds

24 thoughts on “O Sole mio!…La,la!”

Backyardfriends on May 13, 2015 at 8:52 am said:

He looks refreshed after his bath! Happy bird.

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Oh yeah! Thanks! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on May 13, 2015 at 10:21 am said:

I find it so much fun to watch a bird bathing with abandon. Loved the joy of this post, HJ. And I always like to watch them afterwards, preening, so your final photo was perfect. 😀 😀

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 11:09 am said:
  
  In fact, that last shot it goes beyond preening, notice how dark the plumage of the body is (very much like the males) but when it dries turns to a light gray. However, the male’s feathers are iridescent and the female’s are not.
  Thank you my friend! 🙂
  
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Dina on May 13, 2015 at 11:10 am said:

Thank you for this gorgeous gallery! 🙂

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 11:21 am said:
  
  This was to show how little it takes to make a bird happy! Thank you so much Dina! 🙂
  
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  - Dina on May 13, 2015 at 11:35 am said:
    
    It sure worked! 🙂
susanpoozan on May 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm said:

Soaking your body in fresh water is lovely for people as well as birds. I am sure they appreciate your thoughtfulness.

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! I think the same way! 🙂
  
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Sharifah on May 13, 2015 at 2:30 pm said:

Looks like she really enjoyed her dip…great photos, HJ. 🙂

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sharifa! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on May 13, 2015 at 5:29 pm said:

I don’t there are any medals to be won with that splashy entry. Great pictures though.

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Ha, ha! Thanks Tom! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on May 13, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:

So sweet, I love watching birds have fun in the water, the way they splash about, its so good!

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  You’re right I enjoy seeing do that too! Thanks! 🙂
  
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Jane on May 13, 2015 at 10:00 pm said:

The birds certainly love baths here in summer. I get simple pleasure from watching them have such a good time. It was only 2 degrees where I am in Queensland last night and right now I’m enjoying the simple pleasure of lunch in the sun. Great pics. 🙂

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- avian101 on May 13, 2015 at 11:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you for sharing Jane! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on May 14, 2015 at 6:54 am said:

There’s something so enjoyable about watching a bird splashing about in the bath! And I always like to watch them preening afterward, as they fluff themselves to dry.

Oh, by the way H.J., last night I was on Amazon looking at warbler field guides and what should I see but your name and Avian 101 listed on one of the editorial reviews!! I felt like I know someone famous! 🙂

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- avian101 on May 14, 2015 at 11:05 am said:
  
  That’s news for me because I didn’t know. Are you sure it wasn’t the FBI ten wanted list? 🙂 (Just kidding) Thanks Amy! ❤
  
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  - 45DegreesNorth on May 14, 2015 at 12:47 pm said:
    
    🙂 Here’s the link. If you scroll down to where is says “Editorial Reviews” your comment and name are right there! Thanks to your stellar endorsement, I purchased this field guide. 🙂
  - avian101 on May 14, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:
    
    Thanks Amy! You are super kind! 🙂
clarepooley33 on May 16, 2015 at 9:08 am said:

Reading Amy’s comment I feel I should curtsy before telling you how much I enjoyed your gallery of pictures HJ! 😉

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- avian101 on May 16, 2015 at 10:07 am said:
  
  Awe! You’re super kind my dear Clare! Have a great weekend! 🙂
  
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  - clarepooley33 on May 16, 2015 at 10:10 am said:
    
    My pleasure HJ! And the same to you! 🙂