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29-06-2011, 11:37 AM
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| | | Birds bathing/drinking
Hi,
I am attempting to photograph birds bathing/drinking. I have set up a temporary pool and it has been in position for 4 weeks, however as yet no photos 
I am spending up to 7 hours in my hide on a Sunday (06:00-13:00 typically). The hide and pool is located in the heart of undisturbed ancient woodland. I have also added a food source near to the pool to attract the birds which they use. Once in the hide I stay in the hide!!
I have tried this before in another location and had poor success there too.
Where am I going wrong? Is there an optimum time in the day to capture this behaviour?
Or is it a case of showing more patience.
Jason www.wildaboutwildlife.co.uk
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29-06-2011, 01:40 PM
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| | | Re: Birds bathing/drinking
It's difficult to suggest anything meaningful without a pic to show the layout but all birds will be extremely cautious while drinking/bathing and so it is important to position your bird 'bath' well away from any cover from where a predator could ambush them.
The other consideration is whether a more suitable bathing/drinking spot exists nearby. They'll go for the safer and easier option.
Once a bird feels secure it will visit regularly. Also, other birds will see it is safe and follow.
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29-06-2011, 02:29 PM
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| | | Re: Birds bathing/drinking
Perhaps a 'Decoy' bird installed in the pond would do the trick. If you can spare your rubber duck for a few days that might just reassure the local avifauna. 
My tongue is only slightly in my cheek, it might just work. 
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29-06-2011, 05:11 PM
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| | | Re: Birds bathing/drinking
I think the pool may be the problem. Do you have a photo of the pool?
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29-06-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nightshade  I think the pool may be the problem. Do you have a photo of the pool? | ....Yep, if the local birds have been watching David Attenborough's progs they'll be on the lookout for crocodiles!
I agree - You need a small 'pool' without vegetation etc ideally. I use a plant draining tray:
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