Even birds need a bath now and then, but Mrs. Golden Crowned Sparrow is astounded that her privacy is being invaded.
“Go away, you junkie from Oregon,” says Mrs. Golden Crown, “and stop staring while I have my bath.”
“Such rudeness!” says the Oregon Junco. “Calling me a junkie!”
“Oh good. He’s gone. Now to wash behind my ears….”
“Oh, for heaven’s sake! How can I blend into the tub when you come along and attract attention with your black soldier’s helmet?”
“I can see that I’ll have to ask Mr. Golden Crown to come over to stand guard.”
“Come on, Mrs. G.C. Will ya hurry up and get out of the tub? Can’t you see this guy needs a bath? His face is quite black. You come on down here with me. I’m sure you already smell as pretty as these flowers.”
You’ve got the birds’ thoughts down so perfectly from the expressions on their faces. So funny! And cute! Lucky birds to have your bird bath readily accessible.
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The bath is getting a bit stained, but it’s still attracting a lot of visitors.
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I bet the birds aren’t as picky as we human ‘BE’ings.
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very cute.
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Thank you. I love watching the birds in my yard. They’re always up to something.
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Cute! I’m smiling. 🙂
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Good to hear. Thanks, Pit.
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I love the conversations that go on in your yard! I’m sure piglet can’t be far away.
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How did you know?!
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I loved this, Anneli! I can’t wait for our Junco’s to return. 🙂
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My sister has them come to her birdfeeder and calls them her little soldiers (because of the black helmet).
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Very cute to see the winged-wildlife’s story unfold. 🙂
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And who’s to say they weren’t really having this conversation. They had to be saying something!
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Cute series! I’m always amazed at how well the birds actually get along.
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Most do, but there are some that don’t even if they aren’t trying to eat each other. Some are just more aggressive than others, but many species do get along well.
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I love your bird stories with those perfect pictures
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Thanks, Ursula. Always nice to have you visit.
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Ha. Love the pics.
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Thanks, David. Have a great Sunday.
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I think you have that conversation right – they do get impatient waiting to use the birdbath!
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Yes, impatient is the right word, Meg. You’ve got it!
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Fun story! I’m a new follower from Susie’s Blog Party. I write about talking animals and inanimate objects in my blog, just as you do–because I believe we’re all still evolving in this crazy universe. You might want to check it out and I hope you enjoy it.
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I did check it out and I like it.
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🙂 ❤ So cute.
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Adorable birds and dialogue to go along with it!
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Thank you. I didn’t like to intrude on their bath, but after all it IS a public bath!
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That’s right. It’s their fault. 😉
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Awww, I love your critter conversations! Anneli, I bet this crazy group of bloggers would purchase “critter convos” instead of real, great novels! We are an instant gratification culture who loves cute and funny animal posts. 😀 🐕 🐦 🐿 ❤
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Well, they would be quicker to read. Instant gratification is exactly right.
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When I stopped writing diverse essays and taking interviews of people’s happily ever after’s, it was due to low readership and my youngest daughter suggesting pictures were needed. . . 😀 🖼
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Pictures are good. Don’t they tell a thousand words?
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😀 Yes, but your books don’t have pictures. Most books don’t include more than the cover illustration and maybe chapters. . .
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I suppose with novels you have to make up the pictures in your imagination.
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