I had a homing pigeon stop off in my garden a few years ago... resting up and enjoying my hospitality.
It was the first time I had come across one... but since that first encounter I seem to attract them.
We had one in Mandy's Dads garden last summer that stayed for a few weeks... one then became two for a few days before they both decided to continue their adventure elsewhere.
We have had encounters with others out walking locally and even on the coast at South Stack Anglesey.
The image above is of Derwentwater in the Lake District... the hill to the left with two bumps is Catbells.
Catbells was the home of Mrs Tiggy Winkle in Beatrix Potters childrens stories.
He had the biggest bird bath in the world and was making the most of it...
...and no fear of me... I'm sure I could have handled him had I wanted to...
...I hope he found his way home.
A bit of good news for today... my Mum is back at home after her fall and Mandy's Dad is doing well.
Linking to Our World Tuesday, Wild Bird Wednesday and Skywatch Friday
Linking to Our World Tuesday, Wild Bird Wednesday and Skywatch Friday
26 comments:
this is good news about your mum and Mandy's dad.. that is one fine looking pigeon
Interesting encounter with the homing pigeon. I hear they euthanize them if they go astray, to take them out of the gene pool. Hope not. Good to hear the encouraging medical reports. Best wishes!
Great shots of the pigeon ~ very beautiful ~ for OWT ~ carol,xxx
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good news on both fronts, then. :)
HI Andrew Great news about your Mum and Mandy's Dad and lovely shots of the pigeons.
Andrew, if he does and he was tardy they'll wring his neck. They are supposed to fly non-stop back to the loft. It is a cruel sport and not one to be encouraged.
Great news about the older generation. Thank you for letting us know.
Great shot of Derwentwater and those plumped up pigeons.
Lucky you! I would like one to visit me. The photo of the lake in th Lake District is so beautiful. And no ice--now I realllllly like it!
Love the colorful pigeon, great shots!
Good news and great photos. Nice all around.
Nice color details on the pigeon. That first shot is beautiful with the mountains in the background and the dock.
Nice, soft colors! They remind me of a more colorful version of our Mourning Doves.
Beautiful pigeon! This post led me on a detour to look up passenger pigeons and why they became extinct.
K
Good news on both counts. Great shots of the pigeon.
wonderful shots
Happy for you that all is on the mend. Beautiful colors on those pigeons!
Wow, thats good shots of pigeaon. Thanks 4 sharing in the project.
Happy evening, Wieczora (◔‿◔)| My photoblog
Great news.
Glad to hear that everyone is on the mend, and liking your new friends :)
Very beautiful shots! Looks like your bird was banded...
hey Andrew!! hopping over from the "Wild Bird Wednesday" link up. ( :
Great photos of the Pigeons - their plumage is very beautiful in your close-up photos. Best wishes for a full recovery to your family.
Beautiful photos!
Years ago a Homing Pigeon landed in my neighbors yard. She brought him in the house and gave him food and water ... he stayed about two weeks then she put him out and he left. We always wondered if he made it home. So I can relate to your story and love your pictures.
Glad all is getting better on the home front. Most things in life are not timely, but it is wonderful when there is a happy ending.
Andrea @ From The Sol
It's good to hear that they both are doing well.
That is good news!
Your photos are simply lovely.
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