Why Birds Sunbathe

[@CutePiggy-o8d]

Blue Jays are so gorgeous ❤

[@techshabby0001]

I saw a peregrine falcon doing this on a livestream recently.

[@dbeachmawmaw]

I've seen a Cardinal do this in my yard. They are really smart about keeping those feathers in tip top shape!❤

[@nohandle27]

I never saw this before. Fascinating.

[@PerfectlyPrentiss]

I thought I knew a lot about birds at this point. I really love blue jays & have tons that I feed. I did not know they did this though & I’m amazed! Birds are so cool.

[@MyOutdoorWildlife]

I have seen a few different bird species do this, and I find it fascinating. Your voice is excellent and very soothing.

[@MyBackyardBirding]

Thank you!

[@thesuburbanmorrigan]

So cool! I've only seen my local jays do this a couple of times. Maybe I should try to set up a dedicated sunbathing spot somewhere in the yard.

[@teresaputnam7764]

I'm so glad to know this about them, I saw one of my Bluejays down in the backyard doing this & I thought he was injured! Thanks BB

[@leslieaharden6183]

Wow. Thank you.

[@WhistlesToAnimals]

Congratulations on getting this clip used by Daily Dose of Internet today. That is a huge channel and now lots of people know that blue jays sunbathe. I've had a few female cardinals sunbathe on my window sill (at least 4 times).

[@MyBackyardBirding]

Thanks, I'm glad they were able to share the blue jays. Good people at that channel - and they always get permission from and give credit to the original creator rather than just rip people off like so many channels. BB

[@sol-8340]

My pigeon will sunbathe, sometimes while on my shoulder. We call it "solar paneling."

[@MyBackyardBirding]

That sounds fascinating.

[@shiver222]

Great video! I haven't witnessed the bluejays doing this but I see robins do this often after a dip in our birdbath.

[@MyBackyardBirding]

That's awesome!

[@susanhughan2198]

Are those chirps coming from other Blue Jays? Letting the sunbathing Blue Bird know they’ve got their back? I can’t tell you, @BB, just how much I enjoy your videos ❤️ Thank you!

[@ighconsulting]

Sooo beautiful 🥰

[@MyBackyardBirding]

Thank you! 🤗

[@vivianelabelle3992]

😍🐦❤

[@birdman1174]

My shaky finger hit wrong thumb. Loved it. Sorry.

[@shiver222]

You can change your response by hitting thumbs up instead (if you haven't already).

[@birdman1174]

I did, just want you to know I really appreciate your knowledge and work.

[@MordecaiTheAwesomeBluejay]

I am soaking up the Sun!

[@simplycurlyde]

I have a bird bath but they don't seem to use it

[@MyBackyardBirding]

It helps if it is near cover so they feel safer if that helps.

[@simplycurlyde]

@@MyBackyardBirding I do have near a pine tree. Maybe it's not secure enough for them? Thank you for your reply and tip.

[@erikaerika7788]

😂i have cardinals and doves do that

[@susanhughan2198]

Do Bluejays sunbathe throughout the day?

[@MyBackyardBirding]

Mostly in the hottest part of the afternoon when the sun is just right! BB