🤍🕊️ Deux tourterelles à ailes blanches (White-winged Dove) en plein moment de tendresse.
Yeux mi-clos, becs posés, et ce câlin tout simple qui dit : “pas besoin de discours.”
La nature a parfois un sens du romantisme… terriblement efficace. 😄

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Cathedral of Branches and Lichen

I hadn’t planned to use this image. But sometimes, all it takes is the right mindset to recognize an interesting composition. What you see is a black-and-white photograph of an old, lichen-covered tree—leafless, skeletal, quietly dignified.

What first caught my eye, and prompted the photograph, was a white-winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) perched in the distance. Charlie, my dog, and I were out wandering when the moment presented itself—unplanned, but unmistakably worth capturing.

If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm.

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March of the White Winged Dove

This white winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) is taking a stroll along this wing like it's a sidewalk. I'm not really astonished; they fly by the way.

If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm.

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Watchful Turn

Just yesterday, I was reflecting on how I hadn’t spotted any white-winged doves (Zenaida asiatica) this year, and to my surprise, one made an appearance this morning. While we’re slightly outside their documented range, these elegant birds seem to visit here almost every year, adding a delightful touch to the local wildlife.

If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm.

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Birds on Green Grass

I know this picture isn't in focus, but to me it is still interesting. There are five birds in the frame, three cardinals, a white winged dove, and a sparrow. Also, just beyond the birds, there are some slender mushrooms growing. The lack of complete focus gives the image an impressionistic look.

I don't post all of the photos that I post here to my Pixels gallery, but I post the photos I like best. Some don't make the cut. I usually wait a couple of days and see how I feel about it then.

You can check out my gallery at:

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Wings of Purity

This is a pretty good photo of a white-wing dove (Zenaida asiatica). I took the photo last February or March 2023. I haven't seen any of these birds this year ... so far. I'm actually a bit north of their range.

"Originally a bird of desert thickets, the White-winged Dove has become a common sight in cities and towns across the southern U.S. When perched, this bird’s unspotted brown upperparts and neat white crescents along the wing distinguish it from the ubiquitous Mourning Dove. In flight, those subdued crescents become flashing white stripes worthy of the bird’s common name. Take a closer look and you’ll see a remarkably colorful face, with bright-orange eyes and blue “eye shadow.”' - allaboutbirds.org

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The Incredible and Daring Dove.

This white winged dove (Zenaida asiatica) is taking a stroll along this wing like it's a sidewalk. I'm not really astonished; they fly by the way.

"Originally a bird of desert thickets, the White-winged Dove has become a common sight in cities and towns across the southern U.S. When perched, this bird’s unspotted brown upperparts and neat white crescents along the wing distinguish it from the ubiquitous Mourning Dove. In flight, those subdued crescents become flashing white stripes worthy of the bird’s common name. Take a closer look and you’ll see a remarkably colorful face, with bright-orange eyes and blue “eye shadow.”" - allaboutbirds.org

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