This was taken a few days before Christmas when the skies were clear and the sun was bright. It was taken through my sunroom window as most of my bird shots are. These eight little Mourning Doves were sunning themselves in the bare branches of my huge old oak tree.
A First Time Visitor To The Feeder
He's a little heavy to sit on the edge!For more Camera Critter fun click the badge at the top of my post to visit Misty and all the other participants playing along today. You never know what you'll see!
How wonderful to see so many doves in one tree. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteThis post -- music and all -- is for the birds! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe doves are mourning summer right? Looks chilly.
I love doves but I do NOT like those blackbirds or starlings. I run them off if they come around ours and I see them.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures! Everytime I try to take photos of the birds in our garden them flitter about the place and fly off!
ReplyDeleteCute little birdies!
ReplyDeleteNice shots the last guy does look a bit to large for the feeder.
ReplyDeleteLovely to have that many birds visit your garden. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteLinda, aka Crafty Gardener
Too many seeds perhaps?
ReplyDeleteI played too :)
Aren't they sweet. I have a collection of them down by my pond. I love the sound they make when they swish away. MB
ReplyDeleteVery nice. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have a Blue Jay that visits, when I leave some seed out. Wonderful to watch.
I love doves--think they are so gentle. I think they mate for life.
ReplyDeleteyou're lucky to have so much wildlife just outside your home. lovely photos again, carletta.
ReplyDeleteThat's a proper bird feeder. Like to see how they pose for the camera. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - I love watching the birds in Winter!
ReplyDeleteCarletta: Very nice capture in the tree and that starling is a fine looking guy.
ReplyDeleteThe Dove photo could be opne of mine as its such an identical scene in my yard this time of year. But, wow!!, what is that big black bird sitting on the feeder ledge? Does it have a white necklace? Its very intriguing looking.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have so many mourning doves. They make such wonderful sounds. They are very soothing birds to have around.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and how I love mourning doves always sandy
ReplyDeleteI do like your "bird tree!"
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Carletta.
I've never seen so many mourning doves in one place. Lucky you! They are such gentle, pretty birds and I love the sound of their coos.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of doves here too. If the other birds don't show up, you can at least expect a flock of the doves hanging around.
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of the week-end.
B.
Oh wow, he made that bird feeder tumble sideways. Don't look like he went without food for very long
ReplyDeleteLove the chicken song too
I also take photos of birds through my window. It must have been cold when you took these photos, for they have ruffled up their feathers! Lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the birds!! I really like the one of the doves! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
I recognize the mourning doves but the black bird with the ring around the neck is a new one to me.
ReplyDeleteNice shots. I like the way mourning doves look, but for some reason I hate that cooing sound. I think I've mentioned that before. Sorry... but I REALLY dislike it. No idea why. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and a tree full of birds! Cool!
ReplyDeleteI really like the blue backdrop for the branches and birds - makes them stand out!
ReplyDeleteWow, they got lots of food for the new year!
ReplyDeleteMeoowww new year, Carletta!
Fat fluffy bird!
ReplyDeleteDelightful bird shots. Like your first time visitor :)
ReplyDelete