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During the Drought Even Birds Must Search for Water

By Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway California Realty DRE #01492138

March 26, 2014 02:03 PM

During the Drought Even Birds Must Search for Water

As most know, California is in a drought and most of us are not using our sprinklers full board and we have had very little rain in the past few months.

During the Drought Even Birds Must Search for Water

When I came home the other day, this colorful pigeon had landed near my car and was just walking around. Then he stuck his head into the drain from the backyard and was drinking the water inside.

During the Drought Even Birds Must Search for Water

I have read that the drought effects the wildlife and I am sure that is true.

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Kristin, That is a great photo. Sort of like a cat with it's headstuck in a jar, LOL.

Mar 26, 2014 04:36 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Great shots Kristin! I guess birds do need water too!

Mar 26, 2014 05:34 PM

Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

Hi Kristin,

Great shot for certain. It is sad to see how much Calif drought is affecting every living creature.

Mar 26, 2014 08:32 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi William,

Good thing it is a 4" drain or it might have gotten stuck. Birds and animals do such funny things.

Mar 26, 2014 11:42 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tom,

And last night I heard the salmon are stuck in Sacramento as there is not enough water for them to continue on. Water is important for our environment and they say it is one reason why the bears and mountain lions are coming into the populous areas as their is not any food or water.

Mar 26, 2014 11:44 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Sarah,

Yes you are exactly right. We all need water and hopefully the snow melt will help somewhat?

Mar 26, 2014 11:45 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi Kristin, hope you get some rain soon...our wildlife needs water just as we do.

Mar 27, 2014 12:14 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Rebecca,

We have had two nights of drizzly rain but nothing substanial to help the enviroment. We all need water so I am hoping the snow melt will help soon.

Mar 27, 2014 12:24 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

We had a good rain yesterday, with more on the way in the forecast. We're glad to see it!

Mar 27, 2014 12:33 AM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

We got a light rain .25-.50 inches yesterday. Every little bit helps!

Mar 27, 2014 01:53 AM

Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva

Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL

Top Listing Broker

My heart breaks for them. They could use little rain to be able to drink too.

Mar 27, 2014 03:37 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Ther drought does affect the wildlife. The wildlife many time have to travel large distances to find water. Many time they have to take the young with them and it can be a perilous journey.

Mar 27, 2014 06:01 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Kristin,

We have been praying for rain in your area! Wow Washington has had the opposite problem!

Mar 27, 2014 09:41 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Kristin, We are hoping and praying for some much needed rain for your beautiful state!

Mar 27, 2014 12:30 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl,

We had rain both nights but nothing substanial. It helps keep the lawns green. I have to dig out some plants so hopefully the ground will be soft this morning.

Mar 28, 2014 12:56 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Than,

Rain is always a blessing and it makes the landscaping so pretty and green.

Mar 28, 2014 12:57 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi William,

They are worried near the foothills as there has been some dogs picked up and killed by mountain lions recently and one dog was over 100lbs. They say the animals are looking for food and water so they are encroaching into residential neighborhoods.

Mar 28, 2014 12:59 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Yolanda,

Yes it is such a horrible situation up there in WA where the mudslide was. Those poor people. I pray for them and their families but I do not believe they will find anyone else alive. They did remove rubble at a house a couple of days ago and a chocolate lab popped out and just shook off the dirt and greeting the rescuers. It was a wonderful site. I am sure the lab's family are happy if alive.

Mar 28, 2014 01:02 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Tony and Darcy,

Thanks so much for the prays and keep on praying. I saw on TV that the state has hired an Indian Rain Dancer so he must have some credibility.

Mar 28, 2014 01:03 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Patty,

I think I am going to put a bird bath in my front yard so they can drink water daily.