Blue Jay Sunbathing in My Yard
I photographed a Blue Jay sunbathing in my Arkansas yard and explain why birds use sunlight to maintain feathers and control parasites.
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Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors.
Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance
I photographed a bird preening and explain how feather maintenance works, including how birds keep feathers aligned and waterproof.