Yesterday afternoon, an Eastern Towhee paid a surprise visit to the backyard waterfall. This bird is one of my favorite infrequent visitors!
He was a bit skittish, so he stayed hidden in a nearby bush til the coast was clear, and then made his way over to the edge of the fountain.


He hopped in just long enough to get a drink…

…then hopped back out and hurried off.


I hope he will stop in more often now that he has discovered that the backyard offers free beverage!
Having such smartly dressed neighbours really shows of the class of your neighbourhood!
Very pretty indeed!