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Immature male & female Red Crossbill
I was setting up for my Saturday night Campfire program and went to fill the water bucket by the fountain.
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Joined by two more females
The fountain, as usual, was blocked from draining.
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Adult male between two boys plus the two females
But made the perfect bird bath.
I only got these three shots before they disappeared. The bills really are crossed. This is a new bird for my list.
I was setting up for my Saturday night Campfire program and went to fill the water bucket by the fountain.
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Joined by two more females
The fountain, as usual, was blocked from draining.
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Adult male between two boys plus the two females
But made the perfect bird bath.
I only got these three shots before they disappeared. The bills really are crossed. This is a new bird for my list.
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I guess they cross their bills for luck, like we cross our fingers :)
Just as well you lug your camera along even to fetch water! Great shots.
I try to take my camera everywhere, but you never know who you might see. I guess I am going to have to keep my eyes open at the campground now.
I am sure they think it is there especially for them. :)
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I saw White-winged Crossbills for the first time this winter when they came "south" to our area for the season. They have gone back up north.
I hope you left it stopped up for them. What a wonderful job you have.
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Wow. Lucky you. All those bird sightings!
Those are beautiful birds! I don't think I've ever seen a crossbill before. They sure look happy at the fountain.
awwww....they look so cute especially the one who decided that drinking is not enough and just plunged in to take a bath:D
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I read the title as "Red Cross Bills" (as in the organization) and was wondering if you meant it literally, HA.
That's an interesting bird and great photos. Handy that the water fountain gets blocked to provide a bird bath.
Awe,,Gaelyn congrats on a life bird!
I clicked on the photos and got a better look at the large crossed bill.
How exciting it must have been to see them!
Gaelyn: What neat birds to see.
Oh that's so cool -- they were sitting right in the drinking fountain??
Some favorites at my feeders! They are thirsty birds.
I was at the North Rim from June 13-21 '09 for the Grand Canyon star party and had a very close encounter with one of these little guys just outside a restroom in the campground. I was worried that he may have been ill, because he was sitting for some time on the ground--I sat down and observed him for a good 10 min. Then I noticed a small puddle nearby so I figured he may have just had a bath and was just drying out in a sunbeam. But when he hopped right up to me I was shocked! That's when I could easily see the crossed bill. Thankfully he flew away and I was satisfied that he wasn't hurt or ill. Very cool sighting. My first crossbill too.
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