September 15 - 20: This is the very early stage of our fall foliage season. To find color, we suggest you travel to northern Maine - Aroostook County, Aroostook State Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Ashland, Mars Hill. Peak color typically occurs in these locations the last week in September.
Algae in Birdbath Rinse it every other day or put in a circulating pump. The pump will only reduce, not rid, the bath of algae. More tips from FAQ Farmers: 1  I rinse my bird bath at least four times a week.  Scrub the bird bath with a stiff bristle brush, change the water, and repeat as necessary.
The action is akin to rubbing the hands with dirt and sand to remove oil, grime and grit off it! Birds take dust baths apparently to clean themselves and get rid of parasites hiding in the skin. The dirt would effectively smother even stubborn parasites in addition to absorbing excess oil and grime from the feathers. Preening after the bath would then help remove these impurities along with the dust. Dust bathing is more common among birds that do not have auropygial gland. Typical examples include the ostrich, kiwi and emu. These birds would usually take dust baths at regular intervals to keep their feathers clean and fluffy.