9/30/15
Dirt bathing
A while back, it was quite evident that a rabbit had first eaten and then dug up a small bush I had planted. Since there were more holes but no more casualties, I figured all was well. A few days later--and for many days after--there were no more deep holes, but many small indentions in the ground. I really didn't think about them until Hubby motioned for me to look out the window today, I had my answer to the small holes. Birdie dirt baths!
Sparrows like this kind of bath, it helps to keep acarians away. A nice collection of pics
ReplyDeleteCool collection of photos. That bird seems to be having fun.
ReplyDeletewhat fun to see an interesting explanation to the mystery
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh I bet that felt good in the feathers!!! YAM xx
I like your photo essay on the dirt baths. I live in a very wet part of the world where the birds like water baths. I did find evidence of rabbits in my backyard this week. They must be slipping under the fence. I knew I had a family living next door in a small uncut lot but I didn't know they visited my backyard too. They come out around twilight at my front window in the wild area next door. I think they like to watch the TV show, Jeopardy,though the window, which comes on about that time. They leave before Wheel of Fortune, because my rabbits are too smart for that show.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos !!!
ReplyDeleteLove these funny creatures !!
Greetings
I'll stick with water. Dirt baths are a bird brained idea!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that?! I thought only chickens liked to take dust baths!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on The Maple Hill Hop this week!
Cool birds and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteOh what a neat thing to capture. Fascinating behavior. I love this series Betty! Do you know about Stewart's meme: Wild Bird Wednesday? This would be wonderful for it. Maybe next week because it posts on Tuesday (well, at my house anyway)...
ReplyDeleteA little exfoliation goes a long way, right?...:)JP
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I watched one take a dirt bath not too long ago, but our soil is hard and dry, it couldn't make a nice little wallow like yours did.
ReplyDeletecute!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures. You never know what you will see in your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow cute. I've never seen a bird taking a dirt bath before.
ReplyDeleteThere are birds like house sparrows that love dirt baths.. So cute to catch all the action... Michelle
ReplyDeletevery cute!
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