Feeding Twin Mourning Doves
by Mary Beth Landis
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Feeding Twin Mourning Doves
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Mary Beth Landis
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The mother Mourning Dove is feeding her young. This is the first I have seen a bird feeding in the wild. They were perched eye level in a bush very near the beach a few blocks north of the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. I was surprised and pleased that they were not fearful of me as I was close to them when photographing.
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 (20)
Cheryl Baxter
Love this!! v/f
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Cheryl, So great to read your comment and have you v/f my photo!! Mary Beth
Jean Macaluso
Great close up! v/f
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Jean, Thank you! I was happy that the Doves were calm and cooperative :) Mary Beth
HH Photography
So sweet. A fantastic capture! voted
Mary Beth Landis replied:
HH Photography, I'm very grateful for your comments and vote. :) Mary Beth
Maj Seda
just beautiful timing Mary Beth!L
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Maj Seda, You are right. I could not have planned this photo. So happy I was paying attention on my way to the beach Mary Beth
Diana Sainz
This is such a sweet picture! So much natural love./v
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Diana, Nature is so wonderful! Very nice comment. Thanks for your support! Mary Beth
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