The birdbaths in the balcony get users very regularly. I’ve also been noticing a certain timeframe when almost all of the regulars come together. The window is between 1 PM and 2:30 PM. Thankfully, that’s also sort of my lunch break time.
Today’s activity deserved this post, so here goes.
It’s either the purple-rumped Sunbirds or the Indian White-eyes that start this mayhem. Today, I counted about 5 male and 4 female Sunbirds taking turns.
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Followed by a complete riot by 5 Indian White-eyes.
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A pair of Cinereous Tits patiently waited for this chaos to end.
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Not sure if this Pale-billed Flowerpecker wanted to join the fun. But, the Sunbirds chased it away.
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A Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher also waited its turn and enjoyed a quick dip.
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A Loten’s Sunbird didn’t want to be left behind either.
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One might be bigger in size but without numbers, better to wait for everyone to finish. This Oriental Magpie Robin was the last one to enjoy some cool time.
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And, just when I thought I was done for the afternoon, saw a pair of Small Minivets right above where all this was happening. Couldn’t get a shot of the female. They didn’t use the baths.
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While a picture can speak a thousand words, a video can do a bit more I guess? Managed to take a couple of handheld videos too.