A Hummingbird Bath
We returned late last night from our visit to “The Refuge”. The California desert was beautiful. We enjoyed warm weather and the wildflowers blooming in the desert.
We visited “The Living Desert”, which has collections of both plants and animals that thrive in dry climates all over the world. I had a wonderful time and took over 500 photos. But don’t worry, I won’t make you sit through all of them 😉
I do want to show you some of my favorite pictures of our trip…..we spotted a hummingbird taking a bath. Now, I have seen countless hummingbirds and always pause to observe their beauty and antics.
But I have never seen one taking a bath…
Hummingbird taking a bath.
Can you see her?
Hummingbird Bath
She was oblivious to the crowd who had gathered to watch her and I couldn’t believe how close we were able to get.
I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do.
Now, I’m off to the kennel to pick up the dog, grocery shop and all the other normal things that make up my life. But in my mind, I will still be walking among the beautiful gardens of “The Living Desert”.
Noelle Johnson, aka, 'AZ Plant Lady' is a author, horticulturist, and landscape consultant who helps people learn how to create, grow, and maintain beautiful desert gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate. She does this through her consulting services, her online class Desert Gardening 101, and her monthly membership club, Through the Garden Gate. As she likes to tell desert-dwellers, "Gardening in the desert isn't hard, but it is different."
Oh, that is just adorable, Noelle. Such charming little birds! What an amazing image to capture. I've never seen one bathing before either.
She's beautiful! What a brave little hummingbird. 🙂
I think that's the cutest thing I've ever seen!
Wow thats fantastic, must have been a joy to watch. Lovely photos too, well done.
Oh Noelle what a great catch. The pictures are just wonderful!
It is very wonderful that you were able to observe the hummingbird taking a bath! Good capture!
Was it a really hot day? I've never seen one bathing either, but then hummers are few and far between up here.
Christine in Alaska
I can't believe what great pictures you got of the hummingbird! I won't ever forget how really amazing it was watching it take a bath. Precious!! PS. We had a SUPER time with you guys here. :^)
Love the fountain bath. We have Hummers flitter in and through the sprinklers, never I have I seen this. It's adorable, what a photo for framing…go get your errands completed…Can't wait to see more photos from your vist..
So adorable! Although I'd say that 'tub' she's bathing in looks rather like a 5-star spa resort tub, replete with personal fountain!
Ooooooh, sooo adorable! Thank you, thank you, absolutely lovely!
The hummingbird is adorable. I love how the reflection of the sky is captured in the fountain too.
Dear Noelle, Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment with us. The hummingbird is lovely.
Such a great shot of the humming bird you are so lucky to have such lovely birds.
Wow! Wonderful hummingbird photos! I've never seen one playing in a fountain or a bird bath before. How cool is that!
I think hummingbirds are such cute little creatures. Watching them splash around taking a bath is a treat. Great pictures.
Wow, what a great shot! I've never seen a hummingbird take a bath either 😀 I love those guys…I can't wait until it's a little warmer, and mine come back…:D
Noelle, how fabulous! Is she a Rufous Hummingbird?
They're the most amazing of all the birds. We have a waterfall in the backyard where hummingbirds line up in summer for baths: http://hillcountrymysteries.blogspot.com/2009/06/rush-hour.html
Thanks for sharing your discovery.
Wow, talk about being at the right place at the right time! (I'm with Curbstone Valley- looks like she's enjoying the luxury).
Noelle, What a treat! You had to be awe-stricken. I've never seen this in real life, but I love your photos. They're as good as being there!
Great shots.
What an amazing picture. I love hummingbirds, and anxiously await their arrival every spring. I must say that I've never seen one taking a bath. You are very privileged to have had that opportunity.
Stan Horst
Publisher: BetterBenches.com
Noelle, agreed…I've never seen a hummingbird taking a bath. What a blessing for you…and to get photos is an added bonus! Thanks so much for sharing! Absolutely precious.
A hummingbird taking bath man that is unique. i mean how did he just let you take pictures so near. Excellent. A delightful post isn't it.
Utterly sweet!!
I'm enchanted, Noelle. How lucky she let you get close enough to photograph such a rare moment. 🙂
What joy to watch a hummingbird! I once was watering my garden with the hose when a hummer flew into the spray in front of me. I watched, amazed, as the little bird danced in the shower. One of my favorite garden memories!
Thank you for your kind comments!
Kathleen, I don't believe she was a Rufous….I think she was a Costa's. I love the pictures of your bathing hummingbirds. Thank you for sharing the link.
Those are some amazing close shots! Maybe I should get a hummingbird bath instead of a feeder. Since you seem experienced in attracting hummingbirds to your property, are there any feeders you recommend? I came across one of Perky Pet’s new feeders, the Top Fill Primrose hummingbird feeder. They actually fill from the top! Have you used any of their feeders?
Hello Zach,
To be honest, I do not have a hummingbird feeder at my home. I do have hummingbirds, but they usually are attracted to my flowers. I don't know which brand of hummingbird feeder is the best. You can probably look at some hummingbird societies online and see what they use. Thank you for your question 🙂
I've watched hummers bathing but never had the luck to get such great photos. Like your blog
have seen hummers bathing but never got photos as great as these. Great blog. Sage from tumbleweedcrossing.blogspot.com
I love how much you love hummingbirds. These are amazing photos.