Doves frequenting the feeder this year
Apr 2, 2023 19:29:09 #
I've never seen doves at my backyard feeder until this year. They are visiting daily now. I've seen as many as 3 at a time, with others calling from the trees. Mainly it is a mating pair that is visiting. The feeder and a few perches are right outside my office window, and they are entertaining to watch. I videoed the pair in a mating ritual yesterday.
They walk the ground picking up what gets dropped from the feeder by other birds. They pretty much ignore the squirrels. And I witnessed a face-to-face standoff between a dove and a large blue jay. Score was game bird 1, songbird 0.
Photos are not too bad given that they were all taken through a dirty window.
They walk the ground picking up what gets dropped from the feeder by other birds. They pretty much ignore the squirrels. And I witnessed a face-to-face standoff between a dove and a large blue jay. Score was game bird 1, songbird 0.
Photos are not too bad given that they were all taken through a dirty window.
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
(Download)
Apparently, they close their eyes when going in for a seed. Or maybe I caught a blink?
(Download)
Apr 2, 2023 20:00:50 #
Apr 2, 2023 20:26:42 #
Apr 2, 2023 20:33:30 #
Apr 3, 2023 07:04:30 #
Apr 3, 2023 07:20:10 #
Apr 3, 2023 08:10:57 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
kpmac wrote:
Nice set. They always feed on the ground.
I have some in my back yard that will go on the feeder when there is nothing on the ground. But it has a large ledge on it for them to perch while feeding.
Apr 3, 2023 10:13:05 #
Apr 4, 2023 16:52:59 #
MtManMD wrote:
I've never seen doves at my backyard feeder until ... (show quote)
That last shot is exceptionally beautiful - and the rest are not too shabby 🥇🥇🎯🥇🥇
Apr 5, 2023 12:40:11 #
Apr 6, 2023 13:49:01 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.