Winter Birdbath

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  1. kaseylib

    kaseylib Young Pine

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    The warmer temps today (33F/.5C) have thawed more ice in my pond and attracted area birds for a winter birdbath. These are all goldfinches, and at times there were over 20 bathing at one time! My waterfall stays running all winter, and even when temps are subzero, the area birds are attracted there...cardinals, blue jays, finches, chickadees, and nuthatches to name a few. We grow them tough here in Wisconsin!

    Click on the photo below to see a slide show of their antics:

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  3. playtime8978

    playtime8978 In Flower

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    Brr is right I don't think I would be offering to join them in their bath right now :D
     
  4. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    What a delightful series of photographs. I'm sure your birds appreciate the fact that you have running water in your garden. They certainly look as though they're enjoying their bathtime. :-D
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    Kasey, those pics are so precious. I know the little birdies were cold, but it doesn't appear to bother them. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    It does look cold to do that. Thanks for the nice slide show.
    I have to admit--they looked very cute there splashing-around in the water.
     

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