Hey Lady...You know me by now, don't you???? I'm Bucky Brown Thrasher---and I come to your feeders all of the time. I know that most of my 'kind' don't come to backyard feeders... BUT--me and my friend Bubba LOVE your suet. SO there!!!!! As long as you feed us, we'll COME!!!
Hmmmmm... What is this???? Water???? Looks kinda shallow... I'll bet that old woman put this here for those pecky little birds....
Well---maybe I can cool off on this hot afternoon... Think it will feel good?????? Oh My---what is a birdie to do???? I can't help myself!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh---that feels SO good on my tootsies.
Wonder if I can squat and feel that cool water on some other 'parts'???? Wish that old lady would quit looking at me.
Oh Myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy---this is wonderful but why is it so darn shallow?
That feels a little better... But I can't cool off my 'upper' parts... DARN!!!!
Gee---this feels good enough to just stay here for awhile and just veg out... Did I mention that it's doggone hot outside today? Hey--don't laugh---even birdies get HOT...
Okay Lady.... since I can't get ALL of me wet, I will just leave and go to that bigger bath in the backyard. I still don't understand why she doesn't have a deeper bird bath right here on the deck... Darn her!!!!!! (Sigh!)
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Hope you enjoyed watching Bucky thoroughly entertain me... It doesn't take much, you know!!!!! ha
Hugs,
Those are wonderful photos Betsy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
Ah, great way to cool off! I think I'll do the same in the river today!
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Oooooh, what a wonderful name and intro. you have for your blog. I really enjoyed the post on Bucky! I'll be back to read more in a little while. We have to get started digging on that new bed.--Randy
ReplyDeleteBetsy: Fun post and some neat photos of the cool bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post...and I also love watching the birdies splash...
ReplyDeleteHehehe--wonderful! Great captures, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteLoved that series. Who has more fun bathing than birds. They really get into it. Makes me feel like a slacker when I just lay there and soak.
ReplyDeleteCute series, Betsy! Thanks for the smiles this morning. :) Incidentally, I've never seen this bird before. I love the eyes!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
That's hilarious, Betsy! Wonderful pictures of Bucky, and I really enjoyed his commentary. :-) I'm like you...easily entertained by the antics of my bird friends. I could watch them for hours and never be bored. Great post!
ReplyDeleteLucky that the bird bath is close enough for you to get these cute pictures! Birds DO like their baths!
ReplyDeleteNow that was entertaining!! What a super post to put a big smile on my face! =)
ReplyDeletehow cute!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!!! Betsy,that was really funny...Love your sense of humour.Pretty Header.
ReplyDeleteNice pics.Enjoy your weekend.
Shantana
He is SOOOO cute. I love this!
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great series of photos! Even a saucer of water serves a purpose. Right now, the nasty grackles are hogging my bird bath and making it necessary to clean and refill it several times daily. I say the grackles are nasty because they're using the bath as their private privy, as well, a convenient place to rid themselves of the seeds from the wild cherry tree they are feasting upon.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous, gorgeous rose in your banner!!
Gooodness don't you just love em?!?!? One of our baby bluebirds has decided to homestead on our patio. Bless his little heart. I saw momma feeding him under our patio table this a.m.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice laugh! I loved the photos and the dialog.
ReplyDeleteI too was entertained by Bucky.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
That one made me smile!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! I often wonder what the birds are thinking.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute bath pictures, Betsy. Arent't they funny and ungraceful when they're bathing? Love your new banner, beautiful rose
ReplyDeleteCan't a birdie just get a little privacy around here??? Oh, these shots amused me! Absolutely adorable!!! Thanks for the chuckle, Betsy. Be back to read about your Dillard House Anniversary Dinner!
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy;) I love birds and watching them at their different activities. Not least, bathing. This was a most entertaining post. I love your blog and will visit often. Regards from a wintry South Africa.
ReplyDeleteHi again, Betsy, I've just been reading through your blog. I was away in the middle of the month (my husband is home from the Sudan where he works for three months at a time) and I saw that you met a fellow blogger. I also met up with a fellow blogger from Tanzania in the middle of May. Amazing things these blogs. I LOVE them and the people we get to know. Thanks for a really interesting blog.
ReplyDeleteToo cute, Betsy! I love watching birds take their little "baths".
ReplyDeleteYou're yard sounds like a perfect, inviting sanctuary for the little guys!
Blessings,
Mandy
I got such a kick out eavesdropping on Bucky's ablutions!!
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet!! Bucky will go tell everyone..well, I should say those he wants to take a bath with..hehehe
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me for Pink Saturday...yes, that hot pink kitchen would need only indirect light to even walk into it without being shocked..LOL I think that photo was from France.
Tell me what kind of digital camera you use, PLEASE!! My dad told me the other night he is going to bring me the Nikon 35mm with all the zoom and wide angle lenses to me...I just about fainted....he used that camera during his PI days! :0) I guess he kept hearing me say I needed another camera to catch these great wildlife visitors. But I would like a better digital camera too.
Have a great weekend,
Stephanie
Very cute pictures and captions, Betsy. :) Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOL.. love this post. Poor old bucky in that tiny bath. at least he could cool of a bit :)
ReplyDeleteCute story, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteBetsy that is so cute. Very nice job on the photo's =)
ReplyDeleteThis was so delightful - I love your new friend!! Such cute photos of him splashing around. I think you may need to provide him with a swimming pool - LOL!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya, shelley
Hahaha! A bathing bird has no shame. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWoh..... I like your blog very much... The pictures are so beautiful. Poor old bucky in that tiny bath. So beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! This little birdie is so cute! Thanks for the wonderful pictures and story. Hope your summer is going well and you're staying cool!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh... Betsy thank you so much for this comic relief during this particular emotional time for me!!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly put a smile on my face with this post..love you for it and for leaving me such encouraging words!hugging you aNNa xoxo
hahaha! Betsy, I loved it! Bucky is as cute as can be, and your narration perfect and funny. You're so lucky to have a thrasher bathing in your yard. Wish I had one at my house!
ReplyDeleteBucky is adorable, what a cute series of photos. That must have been so much fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
OMGosh that is to funny!
ReplyDeleteI love the new header....beautiful!
I agree with Kelly! You are lucky to have a thrasher hanging around and comfortable enough to splatter while you're present! Enjoyed the views and the dialog.
ReplyDeleteFunny.....love to watch birds in the bath (does that make me a voyeur?) Great shots!
ReplyDeleteOur thrasher never comes to the feeder. Suet, huh?
ReplyDeleteI think birds actually like the shallow water. We have Carolina wrens that bathe in the water on the deck rail when it rains.
Donna
That's a cute post Betsy!
ReplyDeleteBucky is so cute I hope he does come and visit often.
ReplyDeleteCute bird, and funny comments, too!
ReplyDeleteNice series of photos.
ReplyDeleteYou got some cute pictures of Bucky! I love his spotted chest and yellow eyes. I think he felt very refreshed after visiting your yard. Delightful post!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful photos! I can never get that close up to snap pics of mine, even with the zoom. Love it!
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