The bird was guarding a neighbour’s front door. Pigeons are disliked by many for their messy ways but they are intelligent birds and this one definitely had presence.
His stance looks like he is ready to do battle! Pigeons, Rock Pigeons in this case are a serious problem around Las Vegas. There are companies here that specialise in removing them and their nests. I can’t use a seed feeder in my backyard because of the pigeons landing in a swarm to devour the seeds. Hence, I feed Hummingbirds exclusively.
I like this photo a lot. As a composition and with your commentary it conveys a lot: the idea of lonely duty, the acceptance of a harsh reality, patient waiting. Great picture.
April 7, 2024 at 9:14 pm
A sweet door guard!
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April 7, 2024 at 9:20 pm
I thought so, thanks!
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April 7, 2024 at 3:59 pm
No entry at that door!
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April 7, 2024 at 7:01 pm
It sure looked secure 😊
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April 7, 2024 at 12:57 pm
His stance looks like he is ready to do battle! Pigeons, Rock Pigeons in this case are a serious problem around Las Vegas. There are companies here that specialise in removing them and their nests. I can’t use a seed feeder in my backyard because of the pigeons landing in a swarm to devour the seeds. Hence, I feed Hummingbirds exclusively.
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April 7, 2024 at 2:28 pm
That’s too bad. I guess behaviour like that doesn’t do much for their image 😏
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April 7, 2024 at 6:32 pm
Not one lick! I call them flying rats. 😂
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April 7, 2024 at 7:06 pm
Ugh 😣. With a few exceptions.
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April 7, 2024 at 11:08 am
It’s all puffed up and looking serious. Great image of it, Belinda.
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April 7, 2024 at 2:25 pm
Thank you, Deborah! It wasn’t moving for anyone 😊
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April 7, 2024 at 8:15 am
Great capture of its expressive eye… it was watching you!
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April 7, 2024 at 9:48 am
Thank you, It was doing its duty!
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April 7, 2024 at 5:09 am
What an interesting pose!
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April 7, 2024 at 9:46 am
I often see a pigeon or two at this entrance. They’re quiet and don’t seem to leave a mess 😏
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April 7, 2024 at 1:56 am
Excellent Picture 👍🏻.
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April 7, 2024 at 9:44 am
Thank you.
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April 7, 2024 at 1:30 am
I like this photo a lot. As a composition and with your commentary it conveys a lot: the idea of lonely duty, the acceptance of a harsh reality, patient waiting. Great picture.
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April 7, 2024 at 9:28 am
Thank you very much, Lynette. I liked the bird’s dignified stance and your comment captures that and more!
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April 7, 2024 at 1:04 am
He looks like he’s keeping his neck warm while he’s on sentry duty.
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April 7, 2024 at 9:44 am
Well, the wind was blowing.
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April 7, 2024 at 11:42 am
Smart to keep his head down.
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