A couple of days ago, here in Port Townsend, I noted the birdbath here in my parents yard. Visually, it's located just behind my computer screen, where I'm composting this post.
What I noticed were a bunch of birds in there. All Spring and Summer long the birdbath has strictly been one-bird-at-a-time in attendance.
But a couple of days ago the birdbath (of typical size) had a male House Finch, and two Golden-crowned Sparrows in there doing some synchronized splashing. A Junco almost joined the crowd, but backed off at the last minute.
Anyhoo, a big change in bird bath behavior. I suppose, birds being off territory now, and their testosterone, or whatever, taking a winter nap, allows for closer public bathing. And now, of course, many birds are flocking, that weren't earlier. Just an interesting change.
Another note: the only Winter ( AKA Pacific) Wren I've seen in the yard here, just toodled down the Wisteria vine outside the window, as I'm typing on this rainy day. Cool.
Jeff Gibsonstill inPort Townsend Wa