Bird Bath Was Frozen

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
February 2, 2021 2:42pm CST
The bird bath in the backyard has been frozen the last few days. I bundle up and go out to give the birds fresh water each day. I try to always remember to keep my phone in my pocket in case I need the camera. After I got the ice out, and added fresh water, I noticed the blue jays had returned to the deck feeder. Had to walk very slowly back to the deck to get this photo, not to chase them away. They are getting used to me. They should since I feed and water them every day. The sun is shining but it is very cold at 38, and feels like 32 degrees F.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Feb 21
The birds must absolutely love you! It's nice to see green grass once again.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
Thanks, the grass is only green in spots, out by the fence is a lot of weeds.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Feb 21
@CarolDM I'll take weeds right now. Not a bit of green to be seen here right now.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
@DianneN The neighbor's yard has more green than we do.
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AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Feb 21
They definitely appreciate that fresh water. You must walk very delicately. I am such a clutz that even if I walk like a mouse I'll end up bumping something and startling the critters.
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AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 Feb 21
@CarolDM Oh how I love butterflies! I bet that takes a lot of patience too.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
Yes they do. I do walk quietly so I can catch these moments. I never know what I will see. I learned when I started photographing butterflies to be quiet.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes it does, I sit in the garden usually with my camera and let them get used to me being there.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139942)
• Philippines
3 Feb 21
I am sure some of them are flying to the south now.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139942)
• Philippines
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM That's great. I learned something today. Thank you for the information.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Feb 21
@Shavkat You are very welcome.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
These don't migrate, I see them year round. Many are migrating south.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471456)
• Switzerland
3 Feb 21
Those little birds are so lovely. I do the same every day, get the ice out and pour fresh water in the bath.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471456)
• Switzerland
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM The blue birds are all pretty. We have chickadees here. They like to eat peanuts.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! These jays are about twice the size of the bluebirds in the spring. I try to keep fresh water.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Feb 21
@LadyDuck We have those in the spring.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
3 Feb 21
was it frozen or is it now a bird only ice skating rink? asking for a friend!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
They actually peck thought the ice for water. But is was solid. Again today.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
@DocAndersen If it was bigger they really could skate.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM i like the ice skating rink better!
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LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
6 Feb 21
@CarolDM I never leave water for the birds over the winter It never occurred to me, probably due to the assumption that there is a lake nearby
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Feb 21
They need water. All of the peanuts these eat, gotta have water and they bathe as well. No lakes here.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Feb 21
@LowRiderX Yes they do bathe. I watch them every day.
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LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
7 Feb 21
@CarolDM Okay, I'll set up a bowl of water ... but do they bathe in the winter?
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180869)
• United States
2 Feb 21
It would be so cool to see several Jay's at the birdbath. Mine has no water in but they never use it anyway.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180869)
• United States
5 Feb 21
@CarolDM Sometimes it has water...I have never seen a bird near it. We have too many water sources here for them to use it. I have a fountain in it now.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Feb 21
You might be surprised if you fill it up.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Feb 21
@snowy22315 That is good there are other sources for them.
much2say
@much2say (55667)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Feb 21
Those blue jays look so happy there. How neat you can get closer to them now !
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much2say
@much2say (55667)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Feb 21
@CarolDM They can sense a friendly person . . . they see you all the time now and can trust you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
@much2say Thanks and maybe you are right. They will look inside the window at me if the feeder is empty.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Feb 21
Thanks! Yes they know I feed them I guess.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Feb 21
Aw poor things
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89870)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM You take such good care of them Carol
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Feb 21
They get fresh water every day.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Feb 21
@RebeccasFarm I enjoy them.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
3 Feb 21
It's frosty here too.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM Thanks, you too.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Stay warm!
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Feb 21
Today is a warmer day for us at 38. I don't know what the'feels like' is and I'm not going outside to check. Although I should go out there to start my car at least once but I forgot I'll be driving it tomorrow evening. That should be good enough. Your birds are beautiful. Do they drink much water in the winter? I would think they wouldn't get into the bird bath then their feathers might freeze or maybe they warm up enough flying. I remember seeing ducks in a pond by the mall when the pounds was half frozen, so maybe it doesn't bother them like it would me.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM hmm, interesting.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! Yes they drink and bathe in the winter almost as much as the summer.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb 21
That's a nice picture of the blue jays. It's good you take care of the ice in the bird bath.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM You're welcome.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! I try to keep them around.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM It is like you feed and give water to your cats the birds feel the same way. You are a good person.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM I am glad that you enjoy it and you are welcome.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
I do and enjoy it. Thank you!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178870)
• United States
3 Feb 21
Great shot. It was really cold yesterday with that brisk wind. I'm glad I don't have to go out today; but at least the sun is out.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178870)
• United States
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM You take such good care of the birds.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
@LindaOHio I really enjoy watching them.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! Just went out and unfroze the water again with fresh water.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
3 Feb 21
That's very kind of you. But it's amazing they're still bathing despite the cold temperature.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
They live outdoors, and are used to the weather. They fly and get dry pretty quickly.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139702)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Feb 21
That is nice of you to give them fresh water and food every day.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! I enjoy seeing them. And they will hopefully return in the spring and raise babies.
rakski
@rakski (123401)
• Philippines
3 Feb 21
so pretty birds
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rakski
@rakski (123401)
• Philippines
3 Feb 21
@CarolDM welcome!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you!
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
3 Feb 21
Lovely picture. What a noble thing you are doing. Keep it up. Have a good day. Take care
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
4 Feb 21
@CarolDM your welcome dear
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you! I do this every year.
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G
@freelancermariagrace (28050)
• Philippines
3 Feb 21
They're blessed to have you, Carol.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you!
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Fuentes
@UriahAnne (701)
•
3 Feb 21
Nice that the sun shining there..I like the photo of the blue Jays.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Feb 21
Thank you!