There had been a heavy rain the night before and the leftover puddles of water made a great bird bath. This Common Grackle showed off his iridescence before he jumped in.

Head first, he splashed some water around.

Grackles tend to hang out in flocks and make a lot of noise. This one was off on his own and quietly went about his bath ritual.

Splish, splash.

This wider view shows the trail and a Squirrel ignoring the bathing proceedings.