Wednesday 25 April 2012

Splish splash I was taking a bath....................................................................

I have been sorting through my old images and clearing out the rubbish.
It's been a long and ongoing process... my computer sighs with relief when I click  " empty the recycle bin"

These were taken on the 2nd of May 2009... almost three years ago to the day.
I have already shared some before... but it was over a year ago.

                                                 It's the same birdbath I still have in my garden.

               The one my garden squirrel used it as a prop to jump over in my little video clip earlier this week.


                             Quite a few images make up this post... I hope you enjoy seeing them.






" Let's do it again... and really go for it."



 Could you scrub my back? 

Let's have a "bubble bath" !!

 That was so much fun.

A quick shake...

... and a preen.


Starlings are lovely birds to see up close... these bathers were wonderful to watch.
I couldn't believe three years have past since I took these images.

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34 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell25 April 2012 at 20:06

    They are happy aren't they.

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  2. Rohrerbot25 April 2012 at 20:13

    Lovely images Andrew! I love watching birds go crazy in a the bath. Nice series of photos here.

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  3. John25 April 2012 at 20:17

    Great shots of the Starlings Andrew! A much under-rated bird, if it were rarer people would travel a long way to see it for its beautiful plumage!
    J
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  4. DeniseinVA25 April 2012 at 20:23

    Fabulous photos here, you can almost feel the joy in those little bodies.

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  5. Kay25 April 2012 at 20:24

    Those are fantastic captures. Great photographs.

    Kay

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  6. Joop Zand25 April 2012 at 20:36

    It's a very nice serie Andrew...... good work again.

    greetings, Joop

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  7. HWIT BLOGG25 April 2012 at 20:46

    Lovely lovely images!
    Take care..
    Greetings,
    Titti

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  8. Anonymous25 April 2012 at 20:47

    What great photos! You couldn't help but smile...and the comments helped!

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  9. MadSnapper25 April 2012 at 21:06

    Andrew, these are fantastic! i love each and ever one. so fun to look at and really good photography.

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  10. Carole M.25 April 2012 at 21:10

    Hi Drew! I see your title and I think of the song from my teens. Likewise I've been ruthless and deleting over and over. Don't you just like the sound of the recycle bin emptying?! CLUNK, like someone's slamming the door. It does you good; just imagine what it does for our computers. Those starlings sure were having a great time in the birdbath.

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  11. TexWisGirl25 April 2012 at 21:11

    just perfect! :)

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  12. John @ Beans and I on the Loose25 April 2012 at 21:34

    Wonderful. Perhaps you could rig up a blow drier for them to use afterwards.

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  13. Gillian Olson25 April 2012 at 22:48

    What a hilarious series, and great pictures Andrew.

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  14. jeanlivingsimple25 April 2012 at 22:51

    I love bird bath action shots and really enjoyed yours. So glad you didn't delete them Andrew!

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  15. Susan Scheid26 April 2012 at 00:09

    Wonderful!

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  16. Dianne26 April 2012 at 00:22

    You've made my day! Wonderful captures as always .

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  17. Horst in Edmonton26 April 2012 at 02:46

    Oh that would have been fun to watch. Great photos Andrew. Hope you get to see more birds taking a bath this summer.

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  18. abhinavr26 April 2012 at 04:30

    Wonderful captures !

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  19. Brian King26 April 2012 at 08:42

    Love these shots, Andrew! They actually look a little pissed off near the end. LOL!

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  20. Malgorzata Ingstad26 April 2012 at 08:47

    Andrew, the cheerful and happy series. And after words they thank you and me with the singing! Lovely and special!

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  21. The Herald26 April 2012 at 09:04

    Great set of images Andrew.

    I always like to see the Starlings in the birdbath,they're such energetic bathers, at times they have almost emptied my birdbath with all their splashing!!...[;o)

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  22. Hilke Breder26 April 2012 at 12:56

    Love your starlings frolicking in the bath. So joyous - like kids without a care in the world!

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  23. Pantherka26 April 2012 at 14:13

    Wow, this is beautiful Andrew, very nice series of photos.

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  24. Susan26 April 2012 at 14:57

    I have never seen such delight in birds taking a bath. Wonderful photos Andrew. Totally awesome dude!

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  25. holdingmoments26 April 2012 at 18:33

    Great shots Andrew.
    I always enjoy watching Starlings bathe. They put 100% effort into it lol

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  26. Light and Voices27 April 2012 at 00:05

    Darling little starlings taking a bath ....splish....splash, I'm taking a bath all on a Saturday night...remember that song? Post was adorable this week.
    Joyce M

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  27. Chatty Crone27 April 2012 at 02:00

    Now that is what I call a bath! sandie

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  28. Tais Luso de Carvalho27 April 2012 at 02:55

    Lindo! Pegou os pássaros em seus mais diversos movimentos, e que lindas árvores!

    Abraços pra você.
    Tais

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  29. Unknown27 April 2012 at 17:40

    Absolutely gorgeous series! Fantastic shots, Andrew.

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  30. Ruby28 April 2012 at 12:45

    Cool images Andrew!!

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  31. The Glebe Blog28 April 2012 at 13:26

    A cracking set of pictures Andrew. Fabulous detail.

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  32. Dimple28 April 2012 at 18:58

    Wow, these are great! I laughed clear through.

    Thanks for dropping by the little love I shared with Leontien. Your garden shots are beautiful, I'm sure she will be encouraged.

    Blessings!

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life.com28 April 2012 at 22:52

    So darn cute -- every picture is wonderful and the narrative along with it makes me laugh! Andrew, I can't imagine how you could ever ever throw any of your pictures away.

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  34. Liz29 April 2012 at 16:57

    Absolutely wonderful captures, Andrew! Looks like a lot of birdy fun was had :)

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