Two Hermit Thrushes (Catharus guttatus) at the bird bath late this afternoon. I had about ten steps to take to get my camera that was all set up to get pictures, but one of the Thrushes decided to leave before I got a chance to click an image.

The one that was left was fluffing and puffing its feathers after taking a dip in the water on this warm day. Birds take baths to maintain their feathers by removing dirt, bacteria and parasites. And to cool off on hot days.

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