Whenever I'm walking around Biltmore Fashion Park, I can always count on seeing a number of grackles playing in the various fountains that are along the center walkway. I was there late Wednesday afternoon when the sun was already low in the sky. I saw this bird wading in the water and taking an occasional drink. I like how the light on the water turned the bird into a silhouette.
These two birds were waiting in the wings for their turn in the 'wading pool'. The natural food for grackles is bugs and seeds but they've taken a keen interest human food scraps. Since Biltmore Fashion Park has several restaurants all with outdoor tables, it makes a great place for them to hang out and watch for those scraps.
6 comments:
Many pretty birds.
I really like that 1st shot, Sharon.
Your reflection photo has so may cool elements to it: the moody color, the ripples in the water, the splash bubbles from the fountain, the bird's wavy reflection. It's a beautiful moment in time.
Bird heaven! They're fashionable and didn't know it!
Perfect combination, birds and water.
Looks like the bird in the top photo is really enjoying the rain.
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