Rufous hummingbird having at the feeder - PNW, US - Lemmy.world

Anna's hummingbird having a bath - PNW, US - July 2023 - Lemmy.world

I’m always stunned with how thoroughly these lil guys soak and splash in the top of my fountain. I guess dealing with nectar all day is probably a sticky business that warrants having a wash.

California scrub jay and northern flicker - Lemmy.world

I caught one of the three baby scrub jays from my backyard staring curiously at a female northern flicker (red-shafted.) It hopped closer and closer until it was just six or eight inches from the flicker, at which point she flew off and scared the fledgeling away.