We are up in the mountains in Julian California hiking with our son. There is a creek where we are staying that functions as a water park for swminning birdies. Check them out:
These birds swim! They go underwater! Who knew?
Who knew hummingbirds swim? Not me! But check out these guys.
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Do you think they know The Holler Hummers and were just trying to impress?? 🙂
All sorts of songbirds are into aquatic sports apparently!
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This is bird paradise!!
Sorry to be out of touch, but more mountains to climb tomorrow. Cheers from Julian & lots of wet birds!
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You have some very pretty and colorful birds there.
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Aren’t they though! Thanks for noticing~
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I’m beginning to believe that all these creatures are photoshopped! It is amazing how many unqiue species occupy a single space. Each day seems to bring a special treat!
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I was pretty dumbfounded by these swimming birds. I have one with a hummingbird submaring along and another of a bluebird underwater!! Amazed me~
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The place is Pawsome. Can you give me the exact route over there…. Have a wonderful day. Pawkisses 🙂
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If your serious, I certainly can. Let me know & cheers!
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Beautiful shots.
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Grazi Alastair!
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Such gorgeous vibrant colours, I’ve never seen a scene like it. Thanks for brightening up my morning.
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So glad I was able to do this! It amazed me too! Cheers to you~
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I love the birds,Cindy.
Ranu
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I do too my friend! Thank you~
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Colors in the entire photo(s) are amazing! 😀
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Thanks so much Fae. I was amazed with their swimming abilities!!
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Bathing beauties! Was it a very hot day?
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Not particularly. They were like kids at the beach!! Hilarious & lovely!
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I particularly like the one with the pink bow tie!
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Oh yes, the ruby throated hummingbird. They got completely soaked!! Amazing~
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Fantastic shots of these little cuties. I did not know humming birds do bath like that. Thank you for sharing.
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I didn’t know any of this birds actually swam on the water and some under!! Amazed me!
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Love the bathing beauties. Good job Cindy! 🙂
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Merci beau coup!
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Really enjoyed these photos – made my morning.
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Mine too!! Thank you~
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These photos are amazing, Cindy. What pretty birds. 🙂
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Aren’t they wonderful, plus they were having FUN!!! Great to see~
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lol…who knew…these are fabulous shots, bathing beauties!
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Love them & thank you too!!!
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These birds really look like they’re having fun. They look so cute wet!
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I’m telling you they were having a blast!!! So great! Thank you~
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Lovely! They are having so much fun in the water 🙂 Thank you for bringing these beautiful birds to our screen!
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Isn’t it great? I was thrilled to watch them & surprised! Thank you~
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These photos are enough to warm the hearts of your already adoring fans. The little creek that acts as an avian spa has to be the most fascinating place ever! I am smiling and going back to look again, Thanks for sharing and Happy Hiking! ~Dor
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I was mesmerized. I had never seen birds doing this in such variety. Thrillling! Thank you for appreciating Dor & cheers to you~
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Such beautiful birds! You take such wonderful photos, Cindy.
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So kind and so appreciated! Cheers~
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Your bird pictures are getting better and better, congratulations!
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Danke!!
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How sweet! And no, I never knew hummers would get totally soaked like that! Wonderful, colorful, clear pictures of birds having a great time!
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Aren’t they a hoot! Thank you Becky~
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What a wonderful area. The birds are beautiful — as are the photos! 🙂
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Merci beau coup & very kind too~
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Fantastic colorful birds!! Wow I wished they were in my yard!!! We have lots of crows and doves and woodpeckers, but I wished we had the bright colorful birds too!! Hugz Lisa
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I do too!! I loved the variety and the colors! Thank you~
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Brill pics, Cindy.i love that you show birds I’ve never seen before in situations never imagined 🙂
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So glad!! I was surprised also! Thank you~
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Lovely! Aquatic birdlife lol Hope you have a great time out there 🙂
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I didn’t post the pics of the birds submarining under-water, not aesthetically pleasing maybe but hilarious & fascinating. Hugs to Wolfie!
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I don’t know how you do it but every time your photos are so realistic especially nr. 3, 4 and 5 ! You are a very good photographer ! 🙂
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You are a very nice person! Thank you!
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:)Thank you Cindy !
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Were there in your pond or did you leave home to come upon this scene.
I was just about to get a shot or two of a pretty male finch visiting my birdbath when a push Baltimore Oriole dove and scared it away! What a brat he must not have gotten the message that at my place we get along or you move along 🙂
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Yes I try to insert some order amongst my birds at the holler too. Kinda like herding cats…….These were at a wonderful place called Orchard Inn, about an hour and a half drive east from the holler.
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Awesome find you stumbled upon loved that they actually PLAYED their world is usually all work just to survive your post made me smile INSIDE
HUGS!
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If I did that for you Eunice, then this day was worthwhile! Hugs to you~
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I counted a bluebird, goldfinch, house finch, robin, ruby-throat Hummer, and I think that’s all. Really interesting to see them all in one place and seemingly getting along w/each other. Usually one or the other gets territorial. Great pictures, Cindy.
Paul
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Oh good! That means my indentifications in the subsequent post were correct, excluding the bluebird! Thank you my ornithological expert relation!
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Cindy, your pictures are amazing! What was your technique to snap these? They make me want to be a bird! We are having 3-digit heat this week!
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Eeeks that is hot!! I sat on a rock and watched them and zoomed in….have lots of shots of them completely underwater! Pretty hilarious and fun to watch~
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Cindy, you take some fabulous shots. Not just this post but all your posts! _Resa
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Thank you Resa! You are a true artist though. Your gowns are sprinkled with stardust. I wish I had an occasion in which to wear one…One never knows though~
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🙂 🙂
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Beautiful shots of the birds Cindy, really beautiful. Very interesting to see the hummingbirds taking a bath and immersing themselves in the water so much, they are certainly not water shy! Great stuff, I enjoyed this!
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Thank you so much James. I was really amazed that they would swim underwater completely! I have shots of them that are not so great photo wise, but are fascinating nature wise, of different types of birds completely submarining under water. Who knew? I thought only aquatic birds did this. Cheers & thank you!
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