These Baltimore Orioles were enjoying refreshing baths in the extensive water feature at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The color of their feathers were nicely enhanced by the light.
These birds like most of the others here had recently migrated hundreds of miles across the Gulf of Mexico and have stopped over at these gardens for food, rest and a good bath. 
South Padre Island is a barrier island and the first land migrating birds come to when they fly across the Gulf in this southern area. Unfortunately there has been horrendous habitat destruction with many hotels and other buildings. 
