Tuesday 10 April 2012

Collared Dove in my garden............................................................................

This Collared Dove has been hanging around my garden for a couple of weeks...
...until a few days ago he/she had a mate.

I can't make my mind up if it's lost it's mate and is sorrowful.

Gazing up at the sky it does seem to be away with the fairies.
The images are taken through my double glazed windows... hence the reflection.

On Saturday afternoon although still alone... I thought it looked a bit brighter.

 Mmmm! maybe not...
...seeing him keep dozing off made me think again.... 

Could he be an expectant father and had done the nightshift sitting on the eggs.

Sunday didn't bring much improvement... he still looks deadbeat.

Yesterdays constant rain won't have helped at all.

Collared Doves only arrived in the UK during the the mid 1950's having invaded Europe from Asia.
They are now one of our most common birds.

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51 comments:

  1. MadSnapper10 April 2012 at 19:01

    so pretty and I love to hear the cooing. they sit on the wires over our yard and coo and coo, i just love it. they are not the smartest of birds, they don't have any fear of cars or dogs or cats.

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  2. Bob Bushell10 April 2012 at 19:21

    I think that they are the best, great for you and to photography.

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  3. Nature Rambles10 April 2012 at 19:24

    Loved going through your shots! Cute little dove!

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  4. Anonymous10 April 2012 at 19:29

    What a cute dove, don't think I've seen this type before. Like the close ups of it. Have a great evening.

    Eva

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  5. fjällripan10 April 2012 at 19:30

    Great photos! This dove is so sweet! I never seen it around here...:)

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  6. TexWisGirl10 April 2012 at 19:51

    we're beginning to see them here now too. they're beautiful. i bet his mate is busy nesting...

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  7. Carletta10 April 2012 at 20:19

    Andrew, I so enjoyed your little tale of the dove! Keep us posted as to the rest of the story. :)
    Excellent photos!

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the Loose10 April 2012 at 20:26

    We have a pair of collard dove visiting our feeder every day. I originally thought Eurasian but my guide does not show them on the west coast of the U.S., so now I think Ringed Turtle Dove as they are quite pale. I like the picture with the eyes closed.

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  9. DeniseinVA10 April 2012 at 20:57

    Lovely photos of this dove. I hope its mate turns up soon.

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  10. Unknown10 April 2012 at 20:58

    Almost the same as our Mourning Doves!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. Laura~Pretty Pix10 April 2012 at 21:29

    Wonderful captures.. wonderful series. We can but guess of the why behind its sleepiness.

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  12. Joanne Olivieri10 April 2012 at 21:49

    What a beautiful sight to behold in your garden. I adore doves.

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  13. Unknown10 April 2012 at 22:13

    I love the third shot - great DOF! Funny commentary . . . :)

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  14. NatureFootstep10 April 2012 at 22:44

    so stupid....I can´t remember the swedish name. :( It is a nice dowe but I rarely see it.

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  15. Anonymous11 April 2012 at 01:13

    Beautiful Dove, maybe it has a nest somewhere in your yard or nearby. It certainly looks peaceful to me!

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  16. Gillian Olson11 April 2012 at 01:48

    Beautiful dove and you have captured it brilliantly. I hope it perks up.

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  17. Tammy11 April 2012 at 01:53

    Great photos of the lovely Dove! I hope his story has a happy ending!!

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  18. Sondra11 April 2012 at 02:08

    What a sweet bird....I hope he is just taking it easy and dozing because he can....Wonderful Photos Andrew.

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  19. Chatty Crone11 April 2012 at 02:38

    He must be a male - lol! I have been out of town but I'm back! sandie

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life.com11 April 2012 at 03:42

    Oh, those ones of this beauty with his eyes closed have made me sleepy! Nice series Andrew!!

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  21. Rajesh11 April 2012 at 04:14

    Beautiful shots of dove.

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  22. Carole M.11 April 2012 at 04:17

    that's what I was wondering too Drew, if the other half mightn't be sitting on the nest. I guess you'd expect to see them both together at some time but maybe after a certain incubation period has lapsed...time will tell!

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  23. mick11 April 2012 at 04:51

    Great photos and I like your very imaginative commentary!

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  24. Maboe11 April 2012 at 06:04

    I like!

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  25. Vores have11 April 2012 at 07:03

    Incredibly beautiful picture you show.
    Wishing you a good day.
    Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  26. cieldequimper11 April 2012 at 07:31

    This one looks so clean compared with mine!

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  27. Brian King11 April 2012 at 08:07

    Beautiful shots, Andrew! I'm so used to seeing Mourning Doves. We don't have any other species around here.

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  28. BlueShell11 April 2012 at 08:50

    Yes...he's sad! Lonely...and the rain did not help at all....
    But the photos are stunning, man!
    GREAT...(the window???...I would not guess if you would not say! I just saw the reflection after reading about it)

    HUGS
    Isabel/ BShell

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  29. Amila Kanchana11 April 2012 at 09:34

    Photographed the bird to your heart's content , didn't you? Great job, superb captures in the previous post too!

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  30. Amila Kanchana11 April 2012 at 09:34

    Photographed the bird to your heart's content , didn't you? Great job, superb captures in the previous post too!

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  31. Pantherka11 April 2012 at 09:37

    Beautiful images Andrew.

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  32. Unknown11 April 2012 at 13:34

    Are these the Turkish Doves that are thriving like pigeons here too? I think so.

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  33. joo11 April 2012 at 16:33

    They are so beautiful and elegant! I have a pair in my garden and love watching them.
    Nice post, Andrew!

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  34. holdingmoments11 April 2012 at 17:25

    Lovely birds Andrew.
    They always seem so gentle and loving.

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  35. Pat12 April 2012 at 00:43

    Such a pretty, sweet bird! Nice captures.

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  36. jeanlivingsimple12 April 2012 at 01:59

    They are so similar to our Mourning Doves. Nice pics.

    Hugs!!!

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  37. Larry12 April 2012 at 05:53

    Nice photos of the Eurasian Collared Dove Andrew. I agree with Theresa. I bet it's mate is sitting on eggs!

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  38. Michelle12 April 2012 at 15:52

    Great captures! I like your blog...you capture so many neat things!

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  39. Arija12 April 2012 at 23:32

    A lovely little thing it is too. A pity about it's matrimonial difficulties, I do hope it cheers up again.

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  40. Ruby14 April 2012 at 12:55

    Thanks for sharing these beauties! Great pictures.

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  41. collettakay14 April 2012 at 17:48

    My daughter loves to listen to the doves!

    Great pictures. He does look a bit sleepy :)

    Here's my Camera Critters:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2012/04/camera-critters-41412.html

    Colletta

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  42. i beati14 April 2012 at 18:16

    I feed them in my back yard and never tire of their sweetness

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  43. Cathy14 April 2012 at 19:08

    I love these, what a great capture of this beautiful dove. I have a pair and I love to hear them.

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  44. Cheryl14 April 2012 at 19:58

    Once any member of the pigeon family arrives, it's there to stay. This is one of the prettiest doves I've ever seen. Really nice series of shots.

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  45. eileeninmd15 April 2012 at 00:01

    Lovely dove and great photos. This Collared Dove would be a newbie for me. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful weekend!

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  46. rainfield6115 April 2012 at 03:04

    What a lonely dove.

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  47. Beyong Zephyr15 April 2012 at 11:34

    They are indeed fantastic shots, and the dove is so very pretty!

    I took some photos of the dove through my glass window too yesterday, but mine was not so good :-(

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  48. Nancy15 April 2012 at 13:37

    Awww, now you've made me a little sad this morning, worrying about your dove. Lol.

    Great shots -- such a pretty bird, Andrew. Thanks for sharing at YSB this week. :)

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  49. Spare Parts and Pics16 April 2012 at 01:54

    Beautiful and detailed close-up shots. Nicely captured!

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  50. Coloring Outside the Lines16 April 2012 at 16:56

    He's a pretty bird- haven't seen one of those around here.

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  51. Pia16 April 2012 at 20:53

    Hope your dove is not longer alone....
    I have a family of them in my garden, parents with three youngsters. And I love to look at them.

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