Water Ouzel

No...This isn't the nature blog.  However, that being said, the bird watcher in me was so intrigued by my first sighting of an American Dipper, AKA Water Ouzel.

Two days in a row I watched this little bird feed, play, and bathe in the creek that flows along the path that I walk.  With some marked felicity, I noted it in my bird diary.

(My Canon Power Shot has the capacity for short video recording, albeit not the best quality. And my blogging hasn't been the best lately, either.  Quality or quantity.)






Water Ouzel from pamela on Vimeo.

Comments

Coffeypot said…
I loved how the water would shoot over his/her head when he/she ducked into it. And it must be a she becasue she can dance pretty good, too.
6:30 PM, November 06, 2009
grammy said…
I'll tell ya what....that bird loves the water (o: very cute to watch. Thanks for sharing.
8:56 PM, November 06, 2009
Jenni said…
The water running over the little bird's head was my favorite part, too. Around here, we have been having swarms of what I fondly refer to as shitbirds. I think they're actually dark-eyed juncos, but I most often see them pecking in the horse manure for little bits of grain.
9:14 PM, November 06, 2009
bichonpawz said…
Sooo cute Pamela! I would have stood and watched him also...he DOES love the water!
10:56 PM, November 06, 2009
Gattina said…
What a cute bird ! and the way it plays in the water ! Fortunately my cats weren't around, lol !
1:27 AM, November 07, 2009
Janis said…
Oh how cute,,,I love watching the birds, they all have their own personality. Great video along with the song to match.
6:43 AM, November 07, 2009
Pat@Back Porch Musings said…
Hi Pam...love this!

Thanks for coming by the Back Porch. I lost you, when things went haywire, last month! I'm taking your link and putting it in a safe place, this time.;-)
7:18 AM, November 07, 2009
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
What a great film of this sweet bird. I am an avid bird watcher here in the Ozarks. I feed year round and have many species visit my acre of yard. New cat, Mambo is going to make a smorgasbord out of my feeder area this year.

Have a wonderful weekend filled with blessings and void of killer cats!!!
2:02 PM, November 07, 2009
kailani said…
That's pretty cool how the water just flows over the bird's back. He's so cute!
3:58 PM, November 07, 2009
Peter said…
Thats one bird who knows how to enjoy life!!!
8:06 PM, November 07, 2009
DesLily said…
that is just to darn cute! lol...
6:17 AM, November 08, 2009
Unknown said…
He makes me totally happy. :) Such a cute fellow and I love the way the water sluices over him! :) Wiggle wiggle - just fun!
6:23 PM, November 08, 2009
LadyStyx said…
How cute! He looked almost like he was dancing...
7:12 PM, November 08, 2009
the planet of janet said…
this was so fun to watch!! loved the beginning with the water rushing over him!
7:19 PM, November 08, 2009
Far Side of Fifty said…
Great little bathing bird..thanks for sharing.. I am certain we don't have them in Minnesota:)
9:23 PM, November 09, 2009
karisma said…
Awwww cute! You just reminded me that I bought a bird encyclopedia a couple of months back and forgot to read it! LOL! It came about when the kids started asking questions about birds I was not familiar with. I must get it out and have a look at it! LOL!Its right up there with the gazillion other books I am yet to look at. Must stop buying books!!!!
11:50 AM, November 10, 2009
Intense Guy said…
Thats a really interesting video! I love how the water jets over its head and just how fidgety that bird is!

Thanks for sharing! I've never seen one of these.
12:26 PM, November 11, 2009
Wendster said…
THAT bird knows how to enjoy a moment.

He really looked like he was dancing in between dips.

Great share. Thanks!
1:26 AM, November 24, 2009
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