VA Birders,
Many small birds are attracted to my small pond stream, but yesterday I was
surprised to find that a male Sharp-shinned liked it as well. It first flew to
a branch over the stream and sat for awhile. Then it flew down to the edge and
waded into one of the small pools. It took a drink and fluffed its feathers,
as if it were going to bathe like the smaller birds. It waded around a bit, got
its tail feathers wet, then waded out. It gave a good shake and then flew away.
To see some photos of the event click here
http://users.mikrotec.com/mayhorn/BIMG/Shrp-Shn/Shrp-ShnnP1.htm
Enjoy the birds,
Roger Mayhorn
