Nungali Posted July 16, 2014 They are finches ... the little guys in the bird bath It was grotty so I emptied it ... but forgot to refill. yesterday they were making a racket and I went to see and ... oh, sorry. I went in to get water and when I came out they are lined up on a low tree branch. I put some water in and thougth ' Okay I am going to stand right here. Didnt worry them! They went for it ... one flew straight over my head and flapped my hair with his wings ... would have parted it if it wasnt so bushy. I was watching them from so close, I squatted down. So fast, they are too ... funny little guys splashing like that. I think it wouldnt take much to get them to land on me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah, mine enjoy their bird bath too. Some also enjoy taking sand baths when it hasn't reained for a few days. They kick away the mulch, scratch out a little hole and roll around in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah, mine enjoy their bird bath too. Some also enjoy taking sand baths when it hasn't reained for a few days. They kick away the mulch, scratch out a little hole and roll around in it. Here in Ohio they take dirt baths when water isn't around, lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted July 16, 2014 So when a birdie bathes in sand or dirt, he only thinks he's getting clean. As a birdie thinketh, so is he..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted July 16, 2014 I've washed my hands in sand very effectively on many occasions... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 16, 2014 So when a birdie bathes in sand or dirt, he only thinks he's getting clean. As a birdie thinketh, so is he..... Actually, the bird is removing parasites from its body when it takes a dirt/sand bath. It is more efficient than a water bath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted July 16, 2014 I've washed my hands in sand very effectively on many occasions... Yep sand counts as water in Islam when there's no water about. In the sand Sahara the Tuaregs 'wash' in sand before they pray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted July 16, 2014 Especially that fine silica sand that's been soaking in sunlight and pounded by waves for countless who knows how longs..... it's bathing in crystals 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Perhaps ,but I doubt My mother wouldnt have bought that 'bathing in crystals' as an accurate description. Edited July 16, 2014 by Stosh 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Worth a try but mums always know. Usually... " But I already washed Mum!" doesn't cut it. Edited July 16, 2014 by GrandmasterP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted July 17, 2014 LOL. For God's sake, it was just a joke..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 17, 2014 Who cares check this sand out ! http://memolition.com/2014/02/10/sand-grains-under-the-microscope/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 17, 2014 12 Equals one dozen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) 12 ? Sorry , I dont see the connection.. Does it imply Im a smartass much like I wouldve been at 12 ,,well thats probably true Edited July 17, 2014 by Stosh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted July 17, 2014 Who cares check this sand out ! http://memolition.com/2014/02/10/sand-grains-under-the-microscope/ Those are just beautiful... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manitou Posted July 17, 2014 12 I'd say 14. The left brain seems pretty well developed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmasterP Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) No two grains of sand are the same apparently. There's a lot of sand about. One guy arrived in the Bardo to be informed that in order to learn patience he'd have to count and then classify each grain of sand on the Earth. Time being relative in the Bardo he eventually came back and reported that he'd done the job. " Well you're still not patient enough." mused the Bardo dispatcher " I'll have to find you something a little more exacting. I know... Go back down to Earth and wait there until at least two Buddhabums on TTB agree with each other in a post." That poor guy is still here. Waiting. Patiently. Edited July 17, 2014 by GrandmasterP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted July 17, 2014 I was referring to picture number 12 being a close up of silica sand... makes me happy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 17, 2014 I was referring to picture number 12 being a close up of silica sand... makes me happy Oh! Okay. Now I understand the meaning of 12. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 18, 2014 No two grains of sand are the same apparently. There's a lot of sand about. One guy arrived in the Bardo to be informed that in order to learn patience he'd have to count and then classify each grain of sand on the Earth. Time being relative in the Bardo he eventually came back and reported that he'd done the job. " Well you're still not patient enough." mused the Bardo dispatcher " I'll have to find you something a little more exacting. I know... Go back down to Earth and wait there until at least two Buddhabums on TTB agree with each other in a post." That poor guy is still here. Waiting. Patiently. Oh ... I agree with you GP . Its fun to release people from the plane of illusion . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 18, 2014 But sometime when one releases a bird from its cage it soon returns to its cage as it is the only home it knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlewind Posted July 30, 2014 we have moved home and are blessed to have a wonderful variety of birds in our garden! We have sparrows, seagulls, robins, pigeons, wood pigeons, blackbirds and more!!! My favorites are the seagulls and sparrows! One bird, a crow, I have nicknamed Davros(leaders of the Daleks!) My affinity with seagulls comes from my many months spent in hospital, one in particular became a regular visitor to my room on floor 8! In fact, we became friends!!! I will post some photos soon. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 30, 2014 Great that you have a fuller view of nature. I am finally getting some butterflies visiting. They were late this year for whatever the reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted July 30, 2014 We're knee deep in bees and hummingbird visits to our little balcony garden. The other day, a rather adventurous red winged hummer took a brief tour of our dining room and kitchen. The cats were napping. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
