During this hot, dry summer our backyard bubbler constantly had feathered visitors seeking a reprieve from above-normal temperatures, a bath and something to wash down the seeds they consumed while at the feeders. Today's pictures include a male goldfinch eating at the thistle feeder and sharing the water fountain with a robin. The latter humors me as robins generally chase away any birds that want to share time in the water while the finches are skittish guests and often leave immediately when another bird arrives. This day, however, the heat was intense and water scarce; evidently, the two discovered that sharing this resource was ok just for a short while.
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