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Erva’s Copper Birdbath Disks

Posted on April 22, 2025September 3, 2025 by Nancie

Last Updated on September 3, 2025 by Nancie

My birdbaths are staying cleaner longer now that I’m using Erva’s “Birdbath Purification Disks.”

I first saw these small copper disks made by Erva in my local bird store. I must admit that I was dubious. It seemed kind of gimmicky and even a bit pricey. But I wondered. So when I wanted to add something to an online order to get free shipping, I decided to take a chance. I added two copper disks to my order.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Birds in Río Lagartos Mexico

Posted on June 21, 2024August 14, 2024 by Nancie

Last Updated on August 14, 2024 by Nancie

*(Black-necked Stilt in the Mangrove Roots at Río Lagartos)*

Birds in Río Lagartos Mexico: Last November we took a three-hour birding tour in Río Lagartos, on the northeast coast of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. It was in a word, AWESOME. We saw an incredible number of new-to-us birds and loved every second of it. Here are photographs of just SOME of the birds we saw.

Estimated reading time: 21 minutes

Blue Jay Takes a Bath

Posted on June 14, 2024April 22, 2025 by Nancie

Last Updated on April 22, 2025 by Nancie

Blue Jay Takes a Bath: A birdbath can draw all kinds of birds to your yard, even birds that don’t typically visit feeders. Some birds will just sit on the edge to sip and some will jump right in and take a splashy bath! This post is a quick, just for fun, photo post of a Blue Jay taking a bath in my back yard to add a smile to your day.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes