It was nice to catch the mourning dove tilting its head. I thought it made for a more interesting photo. I learned that they exist in large numbers and are prolific breeders which is a good thing, as they’re heavily hunted in North America. Their name is derived from their rather plaintive call.
September 5, 2020 at 5:45 am
This is a beautiful portrait – the colouring all round is lovely too.
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September 5, 2020 at 8:32 am
Thank you.
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September 3, 2020 at 9:09 pm
Sweet capture, Belinda, it adds personality. I love the dusty-rose of its breast… matter of fact, I chose wall paint that is just that color. 😉
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September 3, 2020 at 9:47 pm
Thank you, Eliza! Nice, it’s a great colour.
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September 3, 2020 at 8:17 pm
This is a very beautiful portrait of Dove! You managed so wonderfully to capture him on the tree. I think that he is very comfortable with your presence.
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September 3, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Thank you, Kaya!
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September 3, 2020 at 2:07 pm
Nice Belinda! Love the head angle!
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September 3, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Thank you, Reed!
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September 3, 2020 at 12:04 pm
What a beautiful shot, Belinda. It’s a real beauty.
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September 3, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Thanks very much, Greta.
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September 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Mourning Dove! How beautiful this bird is, how elegant.
Belinda, that is an excellent portrait of this beautiful bird!!!
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September 3, 2020 at 5:49 pm
Thank you, pleased you like it!
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September 3, 2020 at 11:46 am
i have LOTS of mourning doves where i live. i hear them calling out every morning and evening. this year i have more quail than i have ever seen in the 20 years living where i live. the quail are such funny birds. they are quite nervous birds.
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September 3, 2020 at 5:52 pm
How lucky. I’d like to see more of both.
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September 3, 2020 at 6:44 pm
the quail are such a nervous bird and any little thing sets them to scurry off or fly off. the doves are generally roosting up in the trees. but i should get out the d300s and my BIG lens and see what pics i can get. lol
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September 3, 2020 at 11:19 am
This summer we have had a mourning dove perch in the tree nearby our deck around lunchtime and serenade us. It’s been such a treat.
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September 3, 2020 at 5:53 pm
Sounds nice. 😊
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September 3, 2020 at 6:23 pm
It has been.
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September 3, 2020 at 10:22 am
I was trying to decide if it’s the look of the dove or what I already know about them that makes them appear so peaceful and harmless. Compare this to a photo of a hawk with those sharp eyes and hooked, tearing beak. This dove looks like it belongs on a Christmas card (maybe for places like California – no snow). Beautiful.
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September 3, 2020 at 5:56 pm
There is something very appealing about these birds. Can’t say I’m too familiar with them though.
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September 3, 2020 at 8:50 am
I love the sound of mourning doves! It reminds me a being a little kid walking to church on a Sunday morning. I couldn’t see them, just heard their song. We have some now in our new neighbourhood. I understand they mate for life, so you usually see them in pairs.
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September 3, 2020 at 6:10 pm
Thank you for your comment. I’ve only seen ever seen a few of these wonderful doves.
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September 3, 2020 at 7:17 am
This is such a beautiful picture! I am so fond of mourning doves but all my pictures have them perched on my balcony railing. I love the natural setting surrounding this one. Gorgeous!
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September 3, 2020 at 7:43 pm
Thank you, pleased you like it!
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September 3, 2020 at 6:22 am
Beautiful, Belinda, I love when a bird cocks its head when they look at us. And that blue eye ring is pretty cool on these doves!
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September 3, 2020 at 6:42 am
Thank you, Donna! Me too. 😊
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September 3, 2020 at 4:01 am
The tilted head seems to give it a nicely quizzical expression. As you were contemplating the dove, what was it thinking about you?
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September 3, 2020 at 6:36 am
Hmmm…Did she bring snacks 😏
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September 3, 2020 at 2:33 am
Beautiful catch with a special twinkle in the eye.
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September 3, 2020 at 6:18 am
Thanks very much.
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September 3, 2020 at 1:16 am
A wonderful photo, Belinda. I love the sound this bird makes, calming.
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September 3, 2020 at 6:16 am
Thank you, John.
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