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Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance

April 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin Feather Maintenance

Discover how birds use their beaks to “unzip” and “zip” their feathers after bathing, realigning tiny barbs for waterproofing, insulation, and pristine plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, barbs, Bathing, beak, bird feathers, feather maintenance, insulation, preening, unzipping, vanes, waterproofing, zipping

American Robin Takes a Dip

March 27, 2024April 28, 2023 by Steve Creek
American Robin Takes a Dip

I discovered some interesting facts about American Robins and their bathing habits. Did you know that they often prefer bathing in open areas, like lawns…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Bathing, Birdbath 2 Comments

Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip

March 27, 2024April 24, 2023 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip

After removing a fecal sac from one of its baby birds, the male Eastern Bluebird took a bath in the birdbath located in my yard in Arkansas.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Bathing, eastern bluebird

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