Sunday 29 July 2012

Nothing goes to waste in my garden............................. meet the Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon.
I call them my garden "hoovers" the birds that clean up all the dropped seeds etc below the feeders.

 I often scatter a few seeds on the path for the ground feeders... this is a big treat for the pigeons.


 It never takes them long to realize there's easy pickings on the go.

 I have even had them hopping inside my house looking for more.

 "It's a nice little garden you have here"

 "Thanks for your hospitality"

Woodpigeons are clumsy birds that always bring a smile to my face whenever they visit my garden.
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28 comments:

  1. DawnTreader29 July 2012 at 16:05

    Have to smile :)

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  2. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)29 July 2012 at 16:21

    SO CUTE!! i love the second shot!! perfect little hoovers!!

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  3. TexWisGirl29 July 2012 at 16:47

    kinda crazy-eyed but pretty, too. :)

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  4. TexWisGirl29 July 2012 at 16:48

    how's your mum?

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  5. Brian King29 July 2012 at 16:56

    Love those white eyes! Kinda different from what I'm used to seeing. At least nothing gets wasted and they get to eat!

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  6. wildaboutwales29 July 2012 at 16:59

    I do not intentionally feed the wood pigeons they get enough from what the choosy finches and tits throw on the ground

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  7. Vores have29 July 2012 at 17:41

    Great pictures you show of some beautiful pigeons.

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  8. Ruby29 July 2012 at 17:49

    Very beautiful picture of the pigeons. Excellent details! Love the second shot. xoxo Ruby

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  9. Unknown29 July 2012 at 17:54

    The Mourning Doves are that to me!! Great post. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Anni 29 July 2012 at 18:09

    I have never, ever seen one except with what you've shared. Now I have to go check it's habitat map and see where they're found. Oh, how I wish they were here in my neck of the woods....beautiful. I love the color and its markings.

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  11. MadSnapper29 July 2012 at 18:17

    i have not seen a pigeon with a blue head, he is beautiful, so are the pics

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  12. Ana Mínguez Corella29 July 2012 at 19:12

    Ellas también se merecen imágenes.. Bonitas fotos.. Enhorabuena y un saludo..

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  13. Roan29 July 2012 at 19:41

    I'm glad they like your garden. They are beautiful, even their white eyes.

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  14. Pat29 July 2012 at 19:41

    Pretty bird - in a cartoonish way!

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  15. Unknown29 July 2012 at 20:04

    Wow! Such clarity in these photos of the dove, it's almost as if it will jump out of the computer.

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  16. Mr Paul29 July 2012 at 20:18

    Love the wood pigeons. We have a Mr & Mrs who sit on our fence together all day long, sporadically flying down to peck away on the lawn before returning to their posts throughout the day. Lovely photos.
    Paul

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  17. Horst in Edmonton29 July 2012 at 20:34

    Pretty Bird. We have Rock Doves here in Canada, and the odd Morning Dove.

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  18. HansHB29 July 2012 at 20:53

    Great post, so lovely to see!
    Have a nice evening!

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  19. barbara l. hale29 July 2012 at 20:54

    That's a beautiful pigeon! You are really nice to feed them. Most people around here seem tothink they are pests. I don't mind them in the least.

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  20. Kenneth Cole Schneider29 July 2012 at 21:21

    They are certainly beautiful birds! Nice plumage detail in the photos.

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  21. Sondra29 July 2012 at 21:47

    LOVE those eyes!!

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  22. John @ Beans and I on the Loose29 July 2012 at 22:08

    "clumsy birds that bring a smile to my face". Some people do that for me. These are wonderful pictures.

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  23. Carole M.29 July 2012 at 23:55

    nice series of the pidgeon visiting and enjoying your generous offerings Drew

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  24. Elizabeth Edwards30 July 2012 at 02:43

    have you heard of Bert & Ernie from Sesame Street? when i see pigeons they make me think of my childhood. Bert loved them on the show. the memories. such great shots. (:

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  25. Scriptor Senex30 July 2012 at 03:18

    They are our hoovers as well and nest in the garden, I'm pleased to say. And, as you commented, their antics are so funny. Especially when young birds try to balance on the washing line!

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  26. Pantherka30 July 2012 at 08:13

    Andrew, great series of photos.

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  27. Unknown30 July 2012 at 10:22

    What a wonderful plumage! Grey with blue :) Beautiful pidgeon! Beautiful pictures!
    Greetings from Romania!

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  28. trump30 July 2012 at 13:30

    When it comes to food nothing goes to waste in my home,lol. Richard from Amish Stories

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