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Old 06-06-2008, 03:32 PM
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Here's an example of a teeny-weeny 'pond'. Well actually a 12"x12" ceramic plant saucer from Ikea a few years ago. The birds don't like their bath to be too deep, just enough to splash around in...

bath-time-bath-time.jpg - how many sparrows can you fit in....

bath-time-bath-time2.jpg - Geronimo! (Says the one on the gate)

bath-time-bath-time3.jpg - Standing room only!

I thought I better go refill the water!
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LOL, wonderful!!
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Wot no rubber duck?
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Lovely pics, the bath works a treat! happy sparrows and clean too!
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My fostered starling is managing to have a bath in a ramekin ~
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Now you have clean sparrows.

How sweet.
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Great pics SBP. Enjoyed. Thank you.
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I love watching the starlings bathe, as the give showers to any other birds waiting their turns. You have to refill the baths after every starling visit.
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ahhhh blessss!!!!
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