Hot Day

One of our resident butcher birds in for a drink. In hot weather, they hold their wings out from their body and seem to shrink in size.
When he arrived, his mouth was wide open and he was panting like a dog. But by the time I got the camera, he had shut it and wouldn't open it again for the dramatic shot.
We keep a small container of water on the kitchen window sill for the butcher birds and the magpies. On hot days like today we put an ice block in the water every so often to keep the water cool for them. Yeah I know . . . .

[gayelene]

Wonderful capture:)

[Kane Arlow]

Great shot, you really are awesome for looking after the birds on a hot day. It can be distressing for them.

[Rachel]

They are pampered birds! No wonder you have so many visiting you. Great shot, they must be fun to watch.

[Martin Jalkotzy]

You do have a regular menagerie, Terry and it's been great to see what comes into your yard on a daily basis! One day I will make it over the pond to see these butcher birds and everything else!

[Jane Anderson]

Beautiful close-up view. I also love the background.

[Babs]

Brilliant close up. I just love butcher birds. We have four who visit at the moment. One with an incredibly noisy baby, whose squawk sounds like a car alarm.

[Joce]

Lovely bird and capture !! fav

[Peter]

Lovely close up image Terry, like the catch light in his eye;)

[Milanie]

You have slightly pampered birds in your yard??? Love the shot - interesting the way the wings are held out - makes sense though. Excellent detail.

[Tony]

Nicely captured close-up.

[sally agnew]

He does look hot poor chap :)

[Margo]

Good capture

[Denise Wood]

4 star resort at your place for the birds :) keep up the good work! great shot.

[Joan Robillard]

Now aren't you guys sweet hearts.

[Peter Grave]

Nice shot Terry.

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Very nice Poppo. fav.