Baby Mourning Dove
by Mary Beth Landis
Title
Baby Mourning Dove
Artist
Mary Beth Landis
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This young Mourning Dove was perched on a low bush branch that was very close to the beach at Ocean City, NJ. It never moved as I was close to it while photographing. There were 2 other baby Doves perched with this one.
A graceful, slender-tailed, small-headed dove that�s common across the continent. Mourning Doves perch on telephone wires and forage for seeds on the ground; their flight is fast and bullet straight. Their soft, drawn-out calls sound like laments. When taking off, their wings make a sharp whistling or whinnying. Mourning Doves are the most frequently hunted species in North America.
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November 2nd, 2013
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Comments (19)
Deb Halloran
Mary Beth, What a sweet capture of this little one. Exceptional detail in the feathers and wonderful light..so sweet:))) Liked
Phyllis Taylor
Mary Beth...wonderful shot of these babies. Great detail and sharpness! L
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Phyllis, Thanks! I was grateful that the baby was taught by its mother not move when she's gone. Mary Beth
Michael Shores
good shot!!! they scare easily! first time seeing any with those colors...just beautiful
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Michael, I was surprised to be so close to the baby and thrilled when the mother landed to feed them. Mary Beth
Dawn Currie
So adorable - never seen one before, thank you!
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Dawn, You are welcome. I was thrilled it was so still for me to be close and to take the photo. Mary Beth
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