It's first light, and Barley takes his job as garden watchdog pretty seriously.
After all, who knows when a marauding rabbit might want some breakfast?
Not that Barley would hurt a fly, but the rabbits don't know that.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of things to engage a watchdog's attention.
In the old dogwood tree across the yard...
...a Carolina Chickadee has made a home,
and makes frequent trips in and out to feed the little ones.
After a quick bath...
...and a flip of the tail, she's back to work.
The much maligned Brown-headed Cowbird bathes next,
then shakes and sends out a shower of droplets.
Despite his bad reputation, he considers himself quite handsome.
None of them seem to be too troubled by Barley.
Maybe next time we'll get a Rottweiler...
Linking with
Wild Bird Wednesday
