Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

My husband came in all excited to show me the activities going on outside. I brought my camera - lo, and behold, the birds had a public swimming pool in my front yard! The photos I got are from quite a distance, so they're not the best, but you can get the idea. At times there were about twice as many in the puddle than what I was able to catch on camera.

AND the SOUND! ! ! The air was filled with slashing with joyous chatter and song! They were having the time of their lives! and then...

...they hung themselves up to dry! What a fun time!

BUT THE CHERRY ON TOP WAS....

I was coming back to the house, and passed by the feeders. Of course, all the birds flew off...

EXCEPT my little friend! He stayed on the ground and I got this close to him again.
This photo is untouched, and not zoomed! From here, I could have reached out and touched him again! I'm way down, close to the ground and he just watched me, as if to say, "What's their problem? I'm so happy sitting here! I'm not afraid at all!"