We have had a Racing Pigeon hanging around Mandys dads garden for a few days now.
I keep meeting up with these every now and again... the last one in my garden stayed for three days.
The little fella sits mainly out of reach on the roof of the house or on the shed...
...but is easily tempted down for food and a drink.
The ring on his right leg is numbered 73030.
He/She is so colourful when the sun catches it's feathers... and has a really happy look about it.
...the orange eye is lovely to see.
After it is refreshed I suspect it will just carry on it's journey home...
After it is refreshed I suspect it will just carry on it's journey home...
...I just hope it's owner likes it as much we do.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
handsome visitor.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful visitor Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThe rumour must be spreading that you run a good hotel :)
ReplyDeleteSadly Andrew he will most likely wring it's neck. Look up the number and catch it. Pop it in a box. Phone the owner. Then keep it as a pet. Pigeon racing is worse than greyhound racing or pheasant shooting.
ReplyDeleteYou never know your luck it could be one of our monarchs. She like all pigeon fanciers will only be waiting to clock it in at it's loft. It's supposed to race home...not take the scenic route.
It is an awful sport but not as bad as cock fighting.
It certainly seems to be ruling the roost at your place.
ReplyDeleteI go along with Adrian, but, it looks good in your garden Andrew.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGood looking bird! Love that eye!
ReplyDeleteStart feeding it. It may stick around!
ReplyDeleteIt really does have some lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Adrian. Try and keep it there; the owner will only kill it if it returns.
ReplyDeleteHe's either doing an ultra marathon and needs a break or he's lost!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful! Nice detail in the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDelete...that 3rd one down from the top is my favorite...I love the slight tilt of its head. Pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteLove the iridescent colours, beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this pigeon are beautiful. Great shots, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteHi 'Drew, I wonder how far this pigeon has travelled to drop by your place? Maybe not far, he might live 'just around the corner' :). Certainly does look quite happy to be there and little wonder with all your goodies in place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and interesting bird. I was curious about the nodules above its beak, if they are part of the beak or what???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful neck colours!
ReplyDeleteThe neck indeed shows different colors. Great captures.
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty, I had one that landed in our yard ant though tI was a female pigeon. It kept protecting me from all the members of my family and kept circling me wit a dropped wing and making mating noises. Quite odd.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the carrier pigeon, colors are super.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Irma
Beautiful bird with amazing eyes! I guess it is taking a bit of a rest before continuing on its journey.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of his eye.
ReplyDeleteAmazing close up in your pictures!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Great photographs, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteWe lived in Germany many, many years ago and our landlord kept racing pigeons. It was fascinating to learn about the sport and watch the birds return each time.
Good post!
Love how the plumage flashes in the sunlight!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos and video for SWF,Andrew!Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful close-ups and such a pretty sheen on its feathers.
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