However, some if given a chance to drink will take it.
Like this particular winter resident bird species:
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Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus)
It was just below 30 degrees F this morning, so we had ice again. Atleast around our drip hose and certain surfaces.
Surfaces like the hood of Heidi's jeep.
This individual was drinking at early-morning ice melt in the psuedo-sun. We enjoyed observations much like the following....
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It is a bit slippery.
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Up to the roof:
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Still slick up there.
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Thirst quenched, it flew up to more comfy confines and that's where I left it.
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Good morning, and Happy Holidays to all!
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