Saturday Sunshine and Baby Robins

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 29, 2019 12:33pm CST
Today is the last Saturday in June. And it is filled with sunshine. Just went out and changed the water for the birds. They have fresh water now to bathe and drink from. I do that twice a day when it gets his hot in the summer. Don't mind at all helping the birds out. I have seen them raise many families in my yard this year. I want to keep them around. One way is to provide water. Sharing a photo from one of the baby robins earlier this spring in a pine tree. First time to see baby robins. I still see them in the yard. I hope they stay around. As long as they don't keep running off the bluebirds. First year without bluebird babies. Maybe next year will be better. Enjoy birds and other wildlife in your yard? Do you keep fresh water out for the birds? Plans for this weekend?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
29 Jun 19
I have always had a fascination for birds! They are always so cheerful!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
Same here, I have learned so much in my backyard.
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@moffittjc (120980)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jun 19
At one of the city pools I manage, we have had wrens build a nest in a staff cubby hole in the lifeguard office for the past dozen years. Our staff looks forward to the baby birds every spring!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
Wrens are cool little birds, they will build nests anywhere. That is cool!
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@moffittjc (120980)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jun 19
@CarolDM Yes, they are cool little birds, and they will definitely build their nests anywhere! We love every year when the the little hatchlings leave the nest, but are still too small to fly. They run around the lifeguard office scurrying here and there, and our lifeguards have to be super careful not to step on them as they are meandering around!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
@moffittjc Cool they are comfortable in nesting so close to humans.
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• Pamplona, Spain
29 Jun 19
It must be really nice to see them bathing and drinking the fresh water.
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• Pamplona, Spain
30 Jun 19
@CarolDM Robins are cute funny little birds and well so are all the rest.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
@lovinangelsinstead21 Yes I enjoy all of the birds.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
Yes it is entertaining to watch. They will wait in line for the water.
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@rebelann (112353)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Jun 19
I keep 3 tubs fill with water, that way any thirsty bird can get a drink. Yesterday I finally got a good look at the resident lizard, it's either dark brown or black and went to my peppermint patch to get water from a leaf, I'd just finished watering the my trees and such. Naturally I didn't have my camera with me
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@rebelann (112353)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Jun 19
I only see them once in a while @CarolDM most live under my mobile home.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Good for you! I never see lizards.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
@rebelann Stay cool, I know you are hot in Texas right now.
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@amadeo (111940)
• United States
29 Jun 19
we have them all here.Different species of birds.Chipmunk ,squirrels etc
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@amadeo (111940)
• United States
29 Jun 19
@CarolDM we have them around along with the wood chuck.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
@amadeo That is cool. Have a good evening!
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
That is great. I never see chipmunks or squirrels.
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
30 Jun 19
love the pictures! Just posted a very edited close up of Mama Osprey!!!!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Oh cool I owl love to see an Osprey. Thanks!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
@DocAndersen You have made me happy.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
30 Jun 19
@CarolDM you inspired me not to give up!!!!
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• United States
29 Jun 19
I see a lot of birds and squirrels here. I have not yet been able to find a place to put water for them where these brats of kids dont knock it over. They just destroy everything they see.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
My bird bath is under a tree in the shade.
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• United States
29 Jun 19
@CarolDM Yes I would have to hide it for sure.
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@wolfgirl569 (102522)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Jun 19
We have a few that come and go in the yard.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
You stay so busy. Have a great rest of your day!
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@just4him (317036)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jun 19
That's a great pic of the baby robin. I've never seen one before. I haven't seen a lot of birds, but I do hear them. They're very vocal in the morning.
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@just4him (317036)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jun 19
@CarolDM Good thing you spotted him.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
I got lucky, thanks! He was hiding very well.
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@JudyEv (335213)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun 19
In Australia, providing watering points is more important than providing food, especially during the summer. However I have to admit I don't change the water. It fills automatically when the retic goes.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Yes the same here. They can find insects this time of year.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Jun 19
It is so nice to hear the birds sing. You are lucky to have so many birds visiting your yard. I also put water and some bird seeds for them especially during the dry season.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
Yes it brings you joy and happiness. I have had more this year than ever. Good for you.
@arunima25 (87181)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jun 19
I enjoy when they visit. But unfortunately very few visit us now a days. Most are lost in this city life. You are doing a noble job to help those birds out.
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@arunima25 (87181)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jun 19
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
I love the backyard birds. Thanks!
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@Janet357 (75646)
30 Jun 19
this photo is just amazing. i.like the way.it is surrounded by leaves the elements are so balanced. i dont know how to phrase it but this is just amazing!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Thank you. I love seeing them in the yard. I just looked up and there he was. Those are pine needles in the tree.
@ChengGe (49)
30 Jun 19
it's so cute
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Thanks
@snowy22315 (177270)
• United States
29 Jun 19
I like the birds, but there are not too many colorful ones here. I have a bird bath, but even when I kept water in it, it wasn't really used. With a lake a few blocks away..don't think the birds feel the need to use it actually.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
The lake probably has something to do with your activity. I have no water near me.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Jun 19
I used to at sons house in AZ. I miss that and being able to do so. Here we rent a place that all I have seen is ants But have heard the rooster next door Such a good person you are. God loves those I am sure that cares for his creatures
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
I never hear a rooster. That would remind me of growing up for sure. Thank you so much for saying that!
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
29 Jun 19
Lovely pic
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
Thank you!
• United States
29 Jun 19
aw, sweet pic! i fear there's not been many baby birds, nor adults 'round here this year. i'm purty certain they disliked the growin' herd 'f feral cats 'n decided to find better nestin' grounds. i've water out fer 'em 'n then there'd be the pond. 'f course, i quit feedin''em, too. made 'em too easy prey fer those felines... shockin'ly, i did've a baby robin though jest the other day. 't least i know one survived thus far. no plans :)
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
Thanks, the feral cats are not good for birds. Enjoy today!
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@dya80dya (36211)
29 Jun 19
I like birds, but I don't have many here. I have many cats here and birds are afraid of them.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun 19
The cats are probably why you don't have the birds.
@Starkinds (32712)
• India
29 Jun 19
Good night and sleep well .It's 11.40 pm here
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Jun 19
It is 1pm here, good night!