Doves
Doves
This Mourning Dove greeted me early today outside my window.
And not too long after that, a second one joined him.
Here is one of them, eyes almost closed, or did I catch a slow blink? Did you know that Mourning Doves are members of the Pigeon family? Do you think I should change the name of my blog to doveshavepants? But then I would have to change the name of my cat Pigeon - never mind.
Don’t you love their eyelids? It looks like they have blue eyeshadow on. I love that first photo… how she’s peeking around at you.
Comment by Jessica — January 15, 2009 @ 12:28 pm
Pige—I just posted a comment on a blog–where the poster (Michelle) showed pictures of a big hawk capturing a mourning dove and eating it.. So Sad–but as Michelle said the hawks have to eat also..
Love the pictures of your ‘pigeons.’ I love Mourning Doves–and their call of mourning… Beautiful birds and beautiful pictures, especially the first one.
Hugs,
Betsy
Comment by Betsy Adams — January 15, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
They look as peaceful as they sound.
Great pics Elise.
Comment by Jen — January 15, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
You captured them in very scenic locations! Love the sleepy eyed photo!!
Comment by Shelley — January 15, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
They look so cold!!!
Comment by Dee — January 15, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
There’s a pair that flies out of the bushes when I take the dogs out in the morning. They’re wings make that Whistle shape, and it scares me every time! They are such peaceful looking birds.
Comment by Margaret — January 15, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
Er..that would be whistle SOUND! Not whistle shape.
Comment by Margaret — January 15, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
They look nice and warm. I need to get me a feather coat. I have 2 pairs of socks on, am inside and my feet are still cold.
Comment by 74WIXYgrad — January 16, 2009 @ 8:08 am
Last Night my thermometer read -10. I’m cold too!
Comment by admin — January 16, 2009 @ 1:34 pm