A male House Finch has been showing up in the backyard lately, and giving me one photo opp…

…after another…

…after another…

…after another!

But this guy is more than just a pretty poser, he is also a boisterous bather!

After I snapped several shots, I switched to video. As you watch this (shaky) clip, notice how he ramps things up a notch when the female finch appears. I can’t help but laugh when he gives her a glance and then really starts splashing with gusto!

He stayed for a good long while (much to my delight) and then flew off to poof and preen his feathers.

Whether he is posing or splashing, he sure is a handsome fellow!