It’s not just the blackbird that likes to have an enthusiastic wash in the bird bath – the robin is equally keen, although it does prefer to have a wash while it’s raining!
I didn’t spot the robin in the bath, but he flew into the Quince to dry off…. judging by how wet he looks, I think it’ll take quite a while for his feathers to dry off! I’m not sure if it’s a younger robin, or it’s just where the feathers are so soggy, but the feathers on his front have quite a lot of white on them, which I can’t say I’ve noticed on a dry robin before.
