They use the birdbath as the neighborhood pool, usually in spring and fall. I have no idea why they don’t do it much when it’s 105+ degrees outside. You would think they would need to cool off then. Instead, they stand around with open beaks and spread out wings trying to endure the hot days. I caught this picture a few days ago, the mystery of what was happening to water in the birdbath solved.
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We even have a yellow parakeet that has joined the group now and become part of the wild pack of birds. It must have escaped from someone’s house; I don’t know where it came from, just showing up one day this last July. We did attempt to catch it at first, but that was a lost cause, so I’m hoping it won’t freeze to death this winter. So far, it’s managed to evade the birds of prey too. I think it must be learning the ropes from its new pals because it does the same thing they do and flies in a flock.
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They are ready to squabble over the birdbath come sunset because everyone wants in there.
Nice post! I like birds AND cats! I hope that parakeet can adapt!
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ReplyDeleteI worry about the parakeet as well because we get harsh winters here, way too cold for a parakeet. I just hope for the best and maybe it will migrate further south with its new friends for the winter.
Thank you for reading and posting. It's great fun to watch the birds out there having such a good time.
Sunni