A Mourning Dove is snared in a tangle of twigs.
Snared
A Mourning Dove is snared in a tangle of twigs.
Tag: Mourning Dove
Not to worry . . .
. . . Stella is uninterested in this Mourning Dove.
Snared
Shot through the weave of trellis netting, a Mourning Dove and House Sparrow share a perch.
Mincing footsteps
With mincing footsteps, this Mourning Dove walked across the shed roof, tolerating my standing about ten feet away, watching and photographing. Patience, slow movements, and gentle enjoyment were the keys.
Ruffled feathers
This Mourning Dove became a little dishevelled during a recent blustery evening.
Waiting
This Mourning Dove waited for the right time to flutter to the ground and feed. It’s been a tough winter for songbirds and for all wildlife. I’m gratified to have been able to provide a little help for them. Like the birds, we wait for the snow to melt, wait for plants to begin greening, wait for spring.
Great Backyard Bird Count
The GBBC will happen this weekend, Friday through Monday. I plan to submit a checklist every day. If you are an avid birder, casual backyard bird feeder, want to spend a little time outside, I invite you to go to the GBBC site to learn how to participate, report your sightings, review data that others have submitted.
Mourning Doves like these (which I photographed in the backyard) are regular residents, so I expect to report seeing them every day.
Rest break
This Mourning Dove rested on a branch of our Manitoba Maple after feeding.
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