Among Friends

[Bird mama]

Welcome old friends and new to the Birds Nest for July.  We've hit the mid-year mark and I'm feeling like I suffered missing time (X-Files reference). 

Since it's been so hot and humid in my part of Michigan I thought that I would feature birds taking a bath this month.

If ever there was a wild bird in my backyard that enjoys a bath it has to be the robin.  I mean they just throw themselves into it.

Sparrows like a bath too.  Unlike the robin, they leave some water behind for the other backyard birds 

Cardinals are so romantic.  They travel together, eat together and bathe together.

Among the trees is a bird's nest,

and in the nest her three eggs rest,

and in each egg, Hush, you'll be heard!

There lies asleep A tiny bird.

Written by H.N. Bialik

[geezerette]

[viva923]

hello all

I am here

not much today,

sun is out but obscured by clouds, that milky color sky, storms just west of  us, should be in area give or take 1-2pm today.

did do chores,

did get walk in

not much else did hang out a small load of clothes,hope they dry.

later guys

[mousiegirl]

@Bird mama   Yesterday, had the sprinkler on until dusk, and the chickadees were flying through it, resting on trees, then flying back through it, also used the small bird bath, delightful to see.   This time of evening is when I like to be out puttering as no sun, but it is feeding time, so I hear the flutter of Mourning Doves leaving the bird bath, again this morning, which upsets me as I don't want to interfere with their dining.  Also, bunnies rush through the shrubs when they hear me.

[possummink]

[possummink]

[possummink]

Hi Birding Friends,   My granddaughter and her family including one of their dogs are here visiting and we've been keeping so busy.   National Museum of Transportation to see the steam engines on Monday,  St. Louis Zoo yesterday.  I've been trying to keep up with the great grandsons, but am lagging way behind.   My back and hips just don't cooperate with my mind and intentions.    Did get some more 'trash' out of the house and up to the road thanks to my brother and his wife.  

I hope to get back to being able to post sometime next week when Jillian and family head back to OK.   

We've been drenched by rains, with some places in mid Missouri getting over 11 inches of rain in the past few days.  Both the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are now in flood stage.  Here,  I got over 5 inches of rain.   Lots of yard work to catch up on after it drys out a bit. 

Have a wonderful celebration of our country's birthday and a safe, happy weekend. 

[possummink]

[possummink]

[chickenbutt]

I have a shot I took a few years ago of a robin taking a bath in one of the water bowls I have out back for the birdies, where I feed them.   I thought this one was pretty cute!