Weekend Birding: Hiding In Plain Sight
This Mourning Dove was so nicely camouflaged that I almost didn’t see it. There were several in a small tree and I only noticed when one of them moved. A nice example of natural protection.
I don’t think nature will provide the same protection for a dove sleeping in my backyard feeder. The bird only poked its head up when I opened the window to take this photo.
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He does fit in perfectly with his surroundings!
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Chubby and cute 🙂
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And cold! It was only 14F when I took that shot at the feeder this morning.
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Great title! And great camouflage…thanks for sharing.
Here’s MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST
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I love these!
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I’ll be watching carefully, they do hide well.
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Love seeing all your bird pics.
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The mourning dove knows how to hide in its surroundings. Wonderful photos.
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I love the sound of a mourning dove but they do get pushy at the bird feeders!!
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They do blend well though!
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funny you post this today: today for the 1st time this year, I heard some mourning dove, with their spring call!, that is, a month earlier than usual, according to my personal records!
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My dove was quiet but I heard a cardinal singing yesterday and the House Sparrows have been chirping for a week now.
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I love these photos. My daughter has morning doves where she lives–and I love hearing them in the trees, cooing all day long. So peaceful.
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What a great photo! He does look cold, all puffed up.
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It’s an incredibly well camouflaged bird, but the detail in the second photo is very clear. What sort of camera do you use – if it’s not a rue question?
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What a lovely shot. He looks very cosy.
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All fluffed up and cozy! So lovely …
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Great shots. You manage to make the most common bird interesting. Here’s Mine
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Wow, it certainly does blend right in. It’s a beautiful bird!
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that is great camouflage, and a cute bird 🙂 Book Savvy Babe
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Good eye…you have a good eye tor finding birds….as well as it being a great shot of that dove’s eye♫♪ Here’s my SS: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/02/winsome-weeds.html
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Beautiful bird, beautiful photos!
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It is so well camouflaged in that tree. Well spotted.
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