collared doves by mickuk50
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good morning my friends :o)..day 3 and boy do i need a fag my heads in bits but i `m still gonna fight it :o)..
the wind has been howling all night long reaching gale force at times and is still like it now i`m hoping we get some decent weather over the weekend so as i can get out and take some pics
this shot was taken sunday along with yesterdays shot .i have never seen 1 yet alone 2 of these birds and yet there they were in the cherry tree at the back of my garden .the tree has clematis montona growing through it as i never kept in check last year as we are moving .i later found out by looking at maria`s ( cavalier lady )posting that they are in fact collared doves .its such a great sight to see all these different birds turning up in my garden :o)
have a great day my friends and thanks for your continued support and friendship
mick
Comments (43)
ledwolorz
Wonderful photo.
Doriutz
superb shot :)
janedj
Beautiful image and shoot!!!Hugs Jane
Bossie_Boots
Wonderful capture they look like they have had a falling out and one has turned there back on the other lol congrats on day three you can do it and a very good day to you hugs lou x
artaddict2
Its a great shot Mick, Wow Collared Doves in the garden, I know they are quite common but I only ever see them while out on the walks near woodland. I take my hat off to you for fighting through the Psychological battle. your a good'en. Alan
durleybeachbum
Lovely birds aren't they! They rely mainly on food put out by people, so you could keep them coming! Well done on not having a drag!!
jccj56
Fantastic Shot Mick!!
babuci
This is great shot. Love a thin branches form a background and a 2 doves so lovely in this pale color.
jeroni
Fantastic shot, beautiful colours.
fredster66
Better than your last one. Nice and sharp, and the background here works very well with their light color. Great work Mick!
saretta
Splendid definition in details and wonderful birds,lovely Mick,have a great day!!!:-)
SSoffia
WWeewwwwww DEAR MICK EXCELLENT CAPTURE & LOVELY IMAGE :)
rockstrider
This is a wonderful capture Mick! Well done on keeping up the struggle!
BertDes
Great shot.
timtripp
WOW... the one on the right was lost to me at first...
Hendesse
Excellent capture, Mick. Beautiful doves indeed!
CavalierLady
Excellent capture, Mick. I always have too many tree limbs in the way to get a good shot. "MrsLubner" suggested to me that this might be a ring-necked rather than a collared dove. I checked my bird books closely and still suspect it is a collared dove, but you might want to check your own resources where you are to see if it really is a collared variety. I like the color variation provided by the reddish branches.
JaneEden
Aren't they just lovely and soft Mick, I used to have a pair visit me in my previous garden and they became quite tame, just sitting there on the bird table as I scatterd seed for them. I miss those birds as I do my previous home, but thank you so much for sharing your doves with us today. Hugs Jane xx
Mad-Mike
Wow beautiful birds indeed! lucky you! and they fund your backyard suitable for a great place to relax, and for you to take a very Nice photo of them! and hey pal! wow 3 days! you are doing great mick! wonderful indeed, and yeah you might get crabby at times, and think about oh just one wont hurt,... but don't my great friend!!! No No!! Idea! lol,.. yeah yeah just get a bag of sunflower seeds, and start munching on them! haha heck with it, get a king size bag for a little bit more money lol! or perhaps gum might even suffice :-) wish you the best buddy! take care ~ and have a wonderful day. stay inside!!! dang hurricane force winds...errr gale..but that is still fast! :::cheers:::
uk601
Fantastic shot
auntietk
Wonderful work, my friend! This is lovely. Hang in there, Baby! You can do it!
beachzz
Just lovely, these birds are so soft and almost dreamy looking. Amazing they could stay with winds like that!! We're all pulling for you!!
Artlan59
Awesome capture and find Mick. Excellent. Don't give in. The first few days are the worst.
JeffG7BRJ
Even some of the experts have problems identifying them Mick. Either of the species is a good capture, especially if its in your own back yard. Keep up with the nonsmoking, we're all with you. Weekend will be hard just persevere, you can do it. Bravo!!!!! http://www.dovepage.com/species/domestic/Ringneck/ringneckdove.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/251.shtml
krakosky
splendid image, well done.
annie5
They are cute..magnific scene Mick! love it :)
MrsLubner
Someone once told me (but don't hold me to it...) that the bluer the beak and better the chance they are males. These have much more gray on them then the ringnecks I have in my yard. Beautiful study of these birds and well captured.
psycho56
wonderful shot... love the one at the bottom...seems like he's posing for your sht :)
witch_1612
Wonderful Photo!!!
camilledubuc
beautiful capture.