Annette Kirby, Muddy Puddle Bath (ANIMALS 2022)

Puddles are a bird's best friend. In the arid region in which I live when ever it rains the birds flock to puddles for a bath. The three Apostle Birds were splashing, ducking under the water and shaking. Their vigorous activity was turning the clean water into a muddy mess but they seemed to love it even more. It was fun to watch.

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