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Happening on my deck this week

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This juvenile male oriole learned all about bathing this week. When I first noticed him he was standing on the edge while a little brown bird splashed around. He stared at the brown bird. I went to get my camera. By the time I got back he was in the bath too.

So you just shake your feathers?

He seemed a bit unsure, but it didn’t take long until he was fully immersed in the experience. Literally.

Like this, right?

Brown bird: I’m outta here!

That’s OK…more water for me!

Rub a dub, dub. One bird in a tub!

Look! I can draw a heart with my tail!

Oh what a wonderful feeling, oh what a wonderful day!

A little more tail action. I wonder if any girls are around.

Hey…did I hear mom or dad call me?

Time to go!

It’s supper time!

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

30 thoughts on “Happening on my deck this week”

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  1. Carol
    July 28, 2026 at 10:48 pm

    Looks like pure joy!

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  2. Linda Allen
    July 28, 2026 at 10:58 pm

    You got some amazing shots! Thanks for pointing out the little guy’s artwork!

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  3. Ann Hay
    July 29, 2026 at 12:09 am

    Amazing photos! And an amazing “rabbit” bird … in one of the photos anyway. 🙂

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  5. DailyMusings
    July 29, 2026 at 7:25 am

    Dawn! I smiled throught this entire post! Your captions are marvelous and I have never seen a juvenile oriole. Your photos are award winning

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  6. Barbara Rodgers
    July 29, 2026 at 8:50 am

    Splish, splash! Fantastic pictures! I especially like that face in #4.

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  7. lois
    July 29, 2026 at 9:28 am

    Dawn–this is so cute! The photos by themselves are wonderful, but the captions…!! Adorable!

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  8. Denise
    July 29, 2026 at 9:39 am

    Such a little cutie! 😊

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  9. claywatkins
    July 29, 2026 at 9:47 am

    There is a A LOT happening on your deck. Great action photos – the water droplets shot above is very interesting.

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  10. Dakota/Caren/Cody
    July 29, 2026 at 12:21 pm

    these are fantastic and adorable photos! I put a bird bath out a couple of weeks ago and so far no birds are using it lol. Mine is slightly more shallow than yours, where did you get yours? I like it!

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  11. Karma
    July 29, 2026 at 12:31 pm

    Wow, he was having a grand ol’ time! And the heart droplets – what a cool capture!

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  12. Laurie Graves
    July 29, 2026 at 5:09 pm

    Oh, so sweet! Love this commentary and photo record of the bathing birds.

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  13. Linda Schaub
    July 29, 2026 at 7:17 pm

    They are so sweet, enjoying their bath – I laughed at your captions and the “artwork” from the tail and bathwater. 🙂

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  14. marmeladegypsy
    July 30, 2026 at 9:23 am

    Oh, he is a super cutie!

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  15. sara
    August 2, 2026 at 5:22 am

    Oh, these were fun!!!!!! And the heart! Wow.

    Thanks for sharing these photos Dawn. How could anyone not smile when they see these?

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