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Title: Young Mourning Doves
Post by: Pat on August 02, 2014, 02:35:16 PM

First to Leave the Nest

Mourning Dove
First to leave the nest! This dove was very near to my door so I went outside and spoke to it and took several photos and she/he didn't move. Stayed for over an hour.

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Title: Re: Young Mourning Doves
Post by: Pat on August 02, 2014, 02:36:18 PM

Two more getting ready to leave. The nest is buried deep inside my apple tree so the best I could get of the nest. Mum and Dad Mourning Dove were very close by hoo-ing away as I snapped these.

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Title: Re: Young Mourning Doves
Post by: buddywoods on August 02, 2014, 02:45:10 PM

Very nice job, Pat.

My yard isn't a good yard for young birds. My dog likes to try and catch them. He has caught a few and he isn't very nice to them.

Title: Re: Young Mourning Doves
Post by: Jeanne Lee on August 02, 2014, 02:52:57 PM

Nice clear shots, Pat. The only ones I've had around here are catbirds and bluebirds.

The catbirds were in the honeysuckle fine fine on the trellis just outside my window and the only view of the nest was from inside - totally invisible from outside. Great for watching, but not very good for photos,

The bluebirds were in the closed bluebird nesting box and the babies didn't hang around long enough for photos once they came out.

Title: Re: Young Mourning Doves
Post by: Chocky on September 05, 2014, 04:52:47 AM

These are beautiful birds. So elegant I think

Lovely captures Pat :thumbsup:

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