King of the Fountain

Posted on June 21, 2014 by

Did you ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a kid? That game where you find a hill and try to push everyone else off.

Well, today I watched two robins playing “King of the Fountain.” In this great backyard bird battle (I’m pretty sure it was the featherweight division) each was determined to be the sole occupant of the refreshing water.

One would wade into the shallows and begin to splash about…

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…while the other watched and waited for just the right moment to swoop in and claim the bathing area as its own.

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Then the bird that had lost its spot in the bath would sit on the sidelines and wait for a chance to reclaim its territory.

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Back and forth they went, neither one wanting to share.

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By the time they threw in the towel, they were both thoroughly soaked and I had been thoroughly entertained.

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Robins really are the best bath-takers.

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About kathydoremus

Wife, mother, daughter, and friend. One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and is utterly unable to escape the allure of alliteration:) Amateur nature photographer. A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams. Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl. One who is nourished by silence, solitude, and a good cup of coffee. A lover of God’s Word and the riches that are hidden there. An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.
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2 Responses to King of the Fountain

  1. novelwriter2013 says:
    June 23, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Great story, Kathy, and wonderful series of photos!! I don’t have a water feature, but I do enjoy watching birds in my bird bath. You are right, robins know how it’s done!

  2. Sue says:
    June 23, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Robins sure do enjoy bathing a lot in the summer!

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