Sunday, May 22, 2011

Action in the Bath!

It's getting hot in Musashi's Garden and the birds are enjoying the bird baths.
Cleaning out the bath and fountain is one of my first chores of the day.
The kitties and I have seen cardinals, blue jays, doves, sparrows taking their turn.



Bird Bath Mosaic



There are two blue jays who visit the bath together.
Coming and going, usually before I can grab the camera.

Bird Bath Mosaic

He looks a little wet, doesn't he?!!! 

Wishing you WELL and a JOY filled week!

Thank you to our hostesses:
Mary for Mosaic Monday
and 
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday.
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36 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 22, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Cute Cute Cute... Don't you just love 'em when they are wet like that??????? ha
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. CarolMay 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love it! Looks like he was enjoying that bath. Glad you grabbed your camera, great shots.

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  3. MaggieMay 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    That little old bluejay looks like he's really enjoying bath time, what a great punk hairdo he has!
    Thanks for visiting Normandy today, lok forward to seeing you again soon.
    Maggie

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksMay 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a refreshing dip it must be for them!

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  5. PondsideMay 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I love that Punk Jay!
    That reminds me - our bird bath is looking a little mossy - time to scrub it out.

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  6. Dorothy BordersMay 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Blue Jays really know how to use a birdbath. I love watching them. They always make me smile.

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  7. JanetMay 22, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wow....you got some great shots. The other day I got a shot of a yellow bird at our birdbath but it was through the window and not so close-up. These are amazing!

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  8. Entertaining WomenMay 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Not so fond of the Blue Jays that frequent my back yard because they attacked my little Yorkie...pecked him in the eye...vet bill. I do love to sit and watch the Cardinals who seem to have adopted our trees and shrubs. Your fountain is lovely. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos and for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

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  9. WildflowerhouseMay 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Oh Snap these are great photos. Don't you just love when they are all wet and fizzy looking. Should we put towels out for them?!!!!!

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  10. eileeninmdMay 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Adorable captures! I love these photos. The jay's look so cute wet.

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  11. ScribblerMay 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks for coming to my blog -- I like making new friends. That bluejay is hilarious. I have some in my yard, but they are mean. They chase off all the other birds from the birdbath!

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  12. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Snap! Oh, this is adorable. I'd say the Blue Jays are having a fabulous time beating the heat. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. ShirleyMay 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    How cute. The little bluejay looks like he's having a bad hair day!

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  14. Honey at 2805May 22, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Oh how cute! Great captures!

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  15. podsoMay 22, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wonderful photos! Have a great week!

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  16. black eyed susans kitchenMay 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Great pictures proving that timing is everything!

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  17. A Garden of ThreadsMay 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Great shots!!! He does look wet. Enjoy your week.

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  18. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    How sweet! I just love birds and to watch them bathe is something!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  19. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Awesome photos of the birdbath!!! Maybe we should get the birds a little "product" for their hair'dos!!!

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  20. GadgetSponge.comMay 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow. That fella knows how to take a bath. He's not messing around -- well actually he is. Great pics!

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  21. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Omigosh, what fabulous captures!

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  22. VeeMay 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    So cute! I think he needs a blow dry. Ha!

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  23. ellen b.May 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oh that's great. Love the photo of that water sogged Blue Jay!!

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  24. RajeshMay 22, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful pictures used effectively in the mosaic.

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  25. BarbMay 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Those birds are SOAKED! Great photos, Snap. I bet the kitties are excited to be bird watching!

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  26. Donna HeberMay 23, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Snap,

    These are just awesome photos! I can't believe they let you get so close to them. A precious shot of the Blue Jay.

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  27. Gardening in a SandboxMay 23, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Oh I just love to watch the birds in the bird bath. They get in there and just splash and splash and we giggle. Cool. V

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  28. MaryMay 23, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    What a HOOT, that Blue Jay got his money's worth from your bird bath! I always enjoying watching the birds splash around :-)

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  29. DawnTreaderMay 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    You need to provide a towel with that bath!!! :D

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  30. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    that Jay really soaked it up eh! You are getting hot already, I hope you don't have a summer like last year, jeesh! xox Corrine

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  31. Keetha BroylesMay 23, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    How funny and bedraggled that Blue Jay looks in his bath - - - well, not as funny and bedraggled as I would look should some giant bird with a camera capture me!

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  32. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 23, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    OH MY! I think our blue jays here in Florida would like a bird bath...it's HOT here! That is just the cutest! ♥

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  33. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    What cute photos, Snap! The bluejay was certainly enjoying his bath!

    PS: Next up from Chicago is either the Willis (Sears) Tower or the Chicago River Achitecture Boatride --haven't decided as yet!

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  34. Glenda/MidSouthMay 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Great pictures! Thanks for sharing with us. I see things in the courtyard so many times that would make great photos, but by the time I get the camera it is gone.

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  35. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I've never seen a Blue Jay so drenched! Adorable photos :)

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  36. Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.comMay 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Heeheeee.... I love messy bird!

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