Frenzy At the Pool
When Al and I picked out a bright blue bird bath for the backyard, little did we realize how popular it would be among the residents of our small corner of the world. Birds, squirrels and chipmunks are still visiting it, even with the cool fall weather. One robin in particular seems to think that he owns the bird bath. He’ll perch on the edge of the dish, just looking around, taking his time before bending over to get a drink. Sometimes, he’ll jump into the water, splashing with his wings until he’s soaked. Even with other robins around, he seems oblivious, splashing and spraying water on them too. Those on the ground near the base or sitting up on the edge get soaked; but they don’t seem too bothered. In fact, after a few minutes, another robin will jump in, displacing the first. There’s only room for one bather at a time! Often the big commotion draws other birds: sparrows, doves, blackbirds and bluejays. If the robins are pushy, the sparrows just wait until the ...
