Sooty, the fox sparrow, is overjoyed to find a bathtub, even as the fall weather cools down.

“Feels so good to cool my heels.” 

“Maybe a little splash under the armpits will freshen me up.”

Then he spies something.

“A-a-a-a-k-k-k-k! What dirty birdy pooped in the pool?”

“Oh, deardeardear! I hope I didn’t get any on me!”

“Only one thing to do. Time for a vigorous showery birdbath and hope nothing sticks.”

“What are YOU looking at? Did you have a shower today? Don’t talk to me if you’re not clean.”