Category Archives: Bathing Beauties

A Boisterous Backyard Bather

Posted on November 29, 2017 by kathydoremus

Shortly after I refreshed the birdbaths this afternoon, a beautiful Brown Thrasher showed up to test the water. At first he was a bit hesitant, no doubt because there was a woman pointing a camera lens at him… …but before … Continue reading →

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Soakapalooza

Posted on May 2, 2017 by kathydoremus

If you live near a Race Trac gas station you’ve probably heard of Sodapalooza, a summer event where a limited supply of plastic cups are sold, which are then refillable with fountain drinks for the rest of the season. Having … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathing Beauties | Tagged adventure, art, beauty, birds, creativity, Eastern Towhee, nature, photography, sodapalooza, summer | 11 Comments

No Better Bather

Posted on April 20, 2017 by kathydoremus

Birds and water are such a fun combination! The other day this Brown Thrasher showed up and landed on the edge of the birdbath. He got a couple sips to drink, but he simply couldn’t resist the allure of the … Continue reading →

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I Missed The Memo

Posted on January 22, 2017 by kathydoremus

Somehow, I seem to have missed the memo. I’m blaming it on my calendar though – and yes – don’t judge – but I’m still the sort that has a calendar hanging on my wall – I’ve told you before … Continue reading →

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Shhh…Don’t Tell The Thrasher

Posted on April 19, 2016 by kathydoremus

Don’t tell my backyard Brown Thrasher, but others are starting to sneak turns in his birdbath! Like this lovely female Bluebird who showed up yesterday for a bit of a splash. At one point, I’m pretty sure I heard her exclaim, “Look … Continue reading →

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Not One To Make Waves

Posted on April 17, 2016 by kathydoremus

We’ve all heard it said of a mild-mannered person- “They’re just not one to make waves.” Well, let me be the first to tell you that this has NEVER been said of the Brown Thrasher. This fellow, who has been … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Seen A Robin’s Ears?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by kathydoremus

My new birdbath has become quite a happenin’ place! The other day I enjoyed watching a couple of Robins splash about. Robin number one landed in the water and wasted no time before engaging in some serious wing flapping and … Continue reading →