sandeyeThe pigeon's pool.
October 5th 2007 17:00
The pigeon pool was in constant use. No sooner had I refilled the water tub and gone indoors, than I could hear a bird splashing all the cool, fresh water over themselves, and out from the tub again. Every hour I went outside to refill the tub, until our back door jammed, warped by the excessive heat. Luckily it takes three or four baths to completely empty the water tub, as we purchase a large dog-bowl. So there was also a few sploshes left in the base for any bird wishing to partake of a drink.
I can see I shall soon have to leave he back door open on summertime days, just so I can fill up the water dish again, when it is emptied. It is a popular spot for the birds, not just pigeons. Jack, our friendly seagull, ignores me and comes right on up and takes a drink whenever he chooses. Two magpie-larks do likewise. I have additionally noticed turtle doves, sparrows, a myna bird and a starling all enjoying this cool delight on a hot day. I think the entire local bird population know where 'the pool' is!
Today, it was not quite so hot. When I had just finished preparing the toppings for our homemade dinner pizzas, I heard a splashing. I waited until one of the rock doves left the pool, and then went to freshen the water. I also threw out a few bacon scraps whilst the door was open, left over from the pizza toppings. The next time I looked up, one of the kookaburras was sitting on the Hills Hoist, looking around for grubs to pounce upon. I know what originally brought him to our yard! You only have to toss out the tiniest piece of bacon or sausage and there will be a kookaburra, magpie or seagull investigating within a single minute! I do not think the kookaburras have used our pool yet though.
I can see I shall soon have to leave he back door open on summertime days, just so I can fill up the water dish again, when it is emptied. It is a popular spot for the birds, not just pigeons. Jack, our friendly seagull, ignores me and comes right on up and takes a drink whenever he chooses. Two magpie-larks do likewise. I have additionally noticed turtle doves, sparrows, a myna bird and a starling all enjoying this cool delight on a hot day. I think the entire local bird population know where 'the pool' is!
Today, it was not quite so hot. When I had just finished preparing the toppings for our homemade dinner pizzas, I heard a splashing. I waited until one of the rock doves left the pool, and then went to freshen the water. I also threw out a few bacon scraps whilst the door was open, left over from the pizza toppings. The next time I looked up, one of the kookaburras was sitting on the Hills Hoist, looking around for grubs to pounce upon. I know what originally brought him to our yard! You only have to toss out the tiniest piece of bacon or sausage and there will be a kookaburra, magpie or seagull investigating within a single minute! I do not think the kookaburras have used our pool yet though.
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