Robin Takes A Bath
Robins go in for a very aerobic style of bathing. We have a bird bath set up so that we can watch it from the back porch. Provides a lot of entertainment.
A young robin contemplates taking a dip.
And SPLASH!
And rest.
And SPLASH!
And a little grooming.
OK, where’s the hair dryer?
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Great shots! They are fun to watch – and very particular about where they bathe too. And I have never seen them share a bath with another robin. You have a nice big bath. Good going. 🙂
I had not heard they were particular about where they bathe. In our baths we see mostly the robins, grackles, starlings, and house sparrows bathing.
Such reckless abandon and joy.
They do look like they are having fun.
Brilliant photos there. Bird baths are always a great source of entertainment!
They are indeed – and free (after an initial modest investment).
Such great photos – the robin certainly looked like it enjoyed itself!
If not, it sure is skilled at pretending to have fun.
So cute. 🙂 We had a hearty rain here this week and about a dozen robins hit our driveway and were popping in and out of the puddles. I chuckled but forgot to grab the camera. 🙂 Happy Chicago Sunday.
Thanks! We just had a decent rain last night.
Oh, what fun! Lovely pictures.
Thanks. They’re Judy’s of course.
What a hoot. This young ‘un looks like he has mastered life’s lessons and will do well. In the past weeks we’ve had a number of young cardinals at the feeders and I’ve enjoyed their antics as they’ve learned to grasp onto the wire cages and retrieve seed.
He works hard and he plays hard!
I like his little punk hairdo in the last shot. I do love how energetic they are about their hygiene. 🙂
I like the sound of “Punk Robin”.
Robins are the most exuberant bathers. It is fun to watch them. It seems at times the smaller birds sit off to the side awaiting their turn get a little presoak from the big splash.
That is true, though occasionally you see them bathing together.
Love these photos – perfect captures of the little one’s exuberance.
Makes you want to jump in there with them!
What fun! Great photos!
Birds taking baths are such fun to watch!
Beats HBO anytime.
Bird knows how to enjoy a summer day!
Birds just wanna have fun.
How I enjoyed this! I do like your robins and seeing a juvenile bathing has put a huge smile on my face!xxx
Glad to hear it!
Aerobic bathing! love it. 🙂
Could be the next Zumba.
They always look a little silly when they’re wet.
Don’t we all?
Cute photos. I love when they really get into it too.
There are no half-hearted bathers among robins.
Reblogged this on Caliban’s Hour.
Thanks for the reblog!
Wonderful sequence! Sure made me smile.
Thanks.
I watch them from the kitchen window. Must get out there and cut back some of the growth beginning to obstruct the view. You got some greats pics of their toilette.
I wonder if I should put a mirror by the birdbath so they can watch themselves.
Great photos, really charming
Oh I love these shots (as well as the insightful commentary). Wet birds do indeed lose a little of their dignity. You must know that anyone who reads your post is smiling. So maybe I should shoot some pictures of my cat Bailey taking a dirt bath (sometimes with a bit of gravel–sort of a kitty loofa?).
A cat dirt bath sounds entertaining. Why not give it a try?
Very sweet. So much life happens in our gardens. Ain’t it grand?
Definitely.
Great pics! I wouldn’t give up my birdbath for anything! It is worth its weight in gold for entertainment purposes! ~Julie
Very true! And you can make your own popcorn.
Just catching up with you Jason…i adore bathing robins…they are amusing and I have an upcoming post about my bathing robins…I think I delayed it until October on my new blog…these are great shots.
Thanks!