Occasional Toronto: A Private Pool

Saturday, May 24, 2025

A Private Pool

We have had some dry spells lately but when we do get rain and puddles form the birds take advantage of the puddles. This Robin was in the middle of a bath in this private puddle but stopped to make sure I was no risk to him.

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

15 comments:

Andrew said...: What a nice photo of a red red robin bopping along.; May 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Anne Hagman-Niilola said...: Amazing bird!; May 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Anvilcloud said...: They love their baths. We have a backyard bath that gets used regularly.; May 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
eileeninmd said...: Cute capture of the Robin, it found a nice size puddle.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.; May 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said...: He's cooling off! What a fun sighting!; May 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
William Kendall said...: Today looks like it may rain.; May 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Sharon said...: I love to watch birds 'bathing' in water. It's quite the splashy ordeal.; May 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Bill said...: A spiffed up beauty.; May 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
roentare said...: What a lovely moment to witness—nature’s little pause reminding us how even a simple puddle can become a sanctuary, if only for a bird and a quiet observer.; May 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Michelle said...: A sweet photo!; May 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
magiceye said...: So sweet! Lovely capture!; May 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Cloudia said...: A lovely photo of bath time!; May 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
s.c said...: Great capture.; May 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Villrose said...: They love having a bath!; May 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Cloudia said...: Dear!; May 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM