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My entry is of a goldfinch taking a bath and the second picture is my entry. He really gets into it and is soaked by the time it is over. The nyjer seed feeder was nearby and I would have over 50 of these

Hi, Just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My main interest in the hive community is photography. It is wonderful to take beautiful photographs, but the real joy comes with sharing them. This allows

Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been a photographer for a few years now. These three photos were taken in California in various cities. The rainbow photograph was taken in Aliso Viejo. A storm has just

This is my favorite decorative item in my bookcase. I don’t even know where I got it. It is made of a porcelain kind of material that is translucent enough for the light inside to get out. I bought this

Hummingbirds look all sweet and innocent. But they are very territorial and have vicious fights to protect their turf. These two were near the feeders on the balcony and so there was a lot at stake here.

This is Myrtle, an Egyptian goose. She lived at the pond near my house. At first, Myrtle had a mate named Miles. He was a very old and soulful goose and he looked out for Myrtle. But then, while Myrtle

This is the beach at Crystal Cove, which is just north of Laguna Beach, California. It was originally part of the Irvine Ranch and was owned by the Irvine family for almost a century. The cottages evolved

This Oriole is everything I would want in a man. His job is to catch food for his mate while she sits on the elaborate nest they built together. And so he caught this insect, perhaps a praying mantis or

The hummingbirds grace my deck with their visits. Relax for a moment and enjoy.

The bluebirds love taking a bath on a hot summer day. They are quite serious about making a splash.