Saturday, August 24, 2024

Sand Bath

 

House Sparrows seem to enjoy having a sand bath so much. I don't remember if I have ever seen other birds doing this. There are actually 6 Sparrows having a good time in this small patch of sand found along a laneway.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

15 comments:

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Looks like fun.

Sharon said...

I don't think I've ever seen birds playing in sand. I wonder why they do that.

Anvilcloud said...

I don't when I last saw this activity.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

They love it! I can see myself splashing around in a puddle....a sand bath...not so much! heehee!

Bill said...

Maybe it's a new movement, playing in the sand. :)

eileeninmd said...

The group of sparrows must have found some crumbs of food.
Or they are enjoying a dirt bath! Great capture! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

Lea said...

When I was a child, we had chickens, and I remember them taking dust baths. I think it helps them get rid of mites and other parasites.

Mary Kirkland said...

How cute is that.

Andrew said...

I've seen other bird species doing the same. I once heard it was to get rid of mites.

Anu said...

They are lovely.

s.c said...

In our garden exactly the same and that at the other side of the ocean.

21 Wits said...

They certainly do enjoy their surroundings and gathering together.

Breathtaking said...

Hello :)
A wonderful sighting, which I have only seen once. I believe they are cleaning their feathers of mites.
All the best
Sonjia

William Kendall said...

A curious behavior.

Linda said...

I saw a thrasher doing this. It was rather amazing.