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elke

By Elke


2_mourning_doves_in_apple_tree.jpg

2 mourning doves waiting for us to refill the feeder on a cold morning



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Pretty pretty!

27 Jan, 2009

 

They do depend on us so much dont they

27 Jan, 2009

 

I'm enjoying your bird photos so much - great shots!

28 Jan, 2009

 

What a great pic i love 2 see snow on Trees like this Elke the Doves look Great against it:)

28 Jan, 2009

 

Reminds me of the two turtle doves in the Twelve Days of Christmas!

30 Jan, 2009

 

You're right! If anyone was illustrating the song, this would be ideal. The birds love this apple tree - it's right next to the bird feeder, and they can hide in it when the leaves come out. Even in winter it protects them from most predators, with all those branches.

30 Jan, 2009



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