A few weeks ago I was reading up about the placement of birdbaths in gardens.. the actual bath shouldn't be too deep, check.. shouldn't be amongst bushes (cats), check.. at the same time not right out in the open (hawks).. there was the problem. The front garden birdbath.. bang in the middle of the lawn, no protection.. and although many smaller birds use it for a flyby dip, there was no hanging around for photos! Moving it so that it sits directly under a small tree has made all the difference. Above in prime position directly above the birdbath a young Red Wattle after a dip, you'll have to pull it in to see the wattle and yellow underbelly. Below a Butcherbird with his hooked beak contemplating the plunge, but not looking thrilled about the condition of the pool :)
The tiny Willie Wagtails below with their white eyebrows are so much fun to watch.. when they go in they really know how play like there's no tomorrow!
The good thing is that the new spot is directly in front of the window where I sit and work.. if I had a bit more time I think I could seriously get hooked on 'birding'. As well as the smaller birds out front, these guys are always waiting for food in the back garden, and pretty noisy about it :) I haven't said it for a while but TGIF, looking forward to the weekend. Happy Friday, take care...
Sweet shots, Grace, particularly the last one!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! We get no birds like this at feeders.
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Oh, these are so delightful, Grace!! I love them all, but have to admit those pink birds in the last shot are fantastic! What fun to have them in feeders nearby so you can watch them!! I do hope you and your bird friends have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI miss having a birdbath! With the kids around here and the neighbor who thinks our patio is her dog's personal loo, the birds would never be able to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI never have enough to look at birds! So interesting and funny to observe.
ReplyDeleteFine photos of unique birds. Nothing like them around here. This is a great post. May the new birdbath location give you more opportunity to see birds.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to more birdy photos then. Hey, it's still Thursday here and a wet and miserable May Day it has been. Send more sunny photos, please!
ReplyDeleteI love these shots. I used to have bird feeders in the States but where we live now that's not really an option. So keep these coming !
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat thing to have in front of the window.
ReplyDeleteSuperb fotos you lucky lass!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend Grace, you've had nice rain and its cooling down!
ReplyDeleteAlways LOVE the bird photos.
While I won't, like you I could become very interested in watching birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a rich variety of feathered friends you have made. I've been thinking about getting a bird bath for my back yard. I'd like the birds to have something else to do back there besides eating.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Grace! I love watching birds and have 3 birdbaths in my yard. Those two beauties in the last shot would have me riveted to my window if we had them here.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous, great pics Grace, I love willie wagtails they have real character! Joy x
ReplyDeleteSweet photos, Gracie. Yes, I have to agree with Joy, the Willy-Wagtails are my absolute favourites! Such characters...
ReplyDeleteI feel their delight - and yours - in these sweet shots, G
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I've been leaving food out for the birds on our balcony. A birdbath would be great, but in Malaysia we can't have stagnant water in our homes or balconies for the reason of mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue fever!
ReplyDeleteNice bird photos. Bird watching/photographing can be addictive when they are right outside your window. I had feeders out like that until they attracted more squirrels than birds.
ReplyDeleteThe bath shots are fun.
ReplyDeleteMy mother had several feeders and bird baths in her garden. From the sunroom, you could sit for hours and be entertained.
ReplyDeleteI don't feed birds or provide them a birdbath. They seem to do just great relying on nature.
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Love that shot of the bird flapping around in the bath. Your bird bath placement research has paid off well.
ReplyDeleteInspired photographs, love the birds - the square eggs are a hoot and wow with the solar work. Tres tres bien.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that maybe I ought to move our birdbath too. Your move has been so successful!
ReplyDeleteYou have such nice birds in your garden , so different from ours.Those last ones we only see in a zoo.
ReplyDeletegreat shots! i love the one of him splashing around! looks fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful view you have Grace of all the little visitors to your garden.
ReplyDeleteI love the Willie Wagtails, they are so cute and playful.
Awesome series!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see your Aussie birds which are so different from ours, Grace!
ReplyDeletelove your birds...the one playing in the bird bath...priceless :) happy Friday Grace :)
ReplyDeleteThe birds are so adorable! Such pretty pictures. I have no idea how to care for birds. I can't believe you recognized the flowers in my picture. When I asked my daughter to take that picture I only did it because it was such a pretty tree. Never did I expect it's an Australian tree! What a surprise! Thank you for letting me know. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteGood hints to follow; thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous shots - love those pink birds!
ReplyDeleteis it a terra cota saucer? elegant. A friend of mine is finishing up a bird bath she's made from high fire ceramics. Rather minimalist with just the slightest dip that will be glazed in celedon. She'll be showing it mid-May in a art slash garden show.
ReplyDeleteI’ve just discovered your blog and it is fab, look forward to visiting often! I'm originally from Perth and your pictures make me feel less homesick!
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Cheers and happy blogging to you!
Lovely bird! Arianna
ReplyDeleteThat is my problem trying to find a suitable place. Great shots of the birds. That is our challenge for next camera club session. Birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection in 3rd shot. Love the Galahs.
ReplyDeleteThese are extraordinary captures. I am never this lucky with bird shots!
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I do feed the birds that come visiting, but I am yet to get them a birdbath. Maybe I will now, some fine bird snaps here Grace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics, Grace!
ReplyDeleteReally nice photos! I still can't believe that you have such beautiful birds all over the place.
ReplyDeleteI never knew there was an art...or is it science?...to placing a bird bath!!! This could be why our birdbaths always were sans birds!!!
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