We get lots of crested pigeons in our garden, but they are definitely at the bottom of the pecking order, because they are so nervous.
Every other bird chases them off and they only get to the seed trays when the lorikeets and corellas have finished eating.
Because they are so nervous, I never manage to get a photo of them. So, the other day when I was taking bird photos, I was determined to capture a crested pigeon too.
I sat very still in the garden, camera in hand trying to make a noise like a tree and was finally rewarded with a photo when this pigeon landed on our garden seat. I managed one photo and then he flew off, so I was pleased to get the focus on his eye.
Posting early today because I have a busy afternoon cooking and we have got visitors coming tomorrow.
Beautifully captured and great focus. I lie your narrative. Could it be other birds are envious because they do not have a similar crest on their heads?
@clifford We do get a lot of crested pigeons here and they do seem to breed quite well, but they are so timid that I can't normally get a photo of them.
@clifford We do get a lot of crested pigeons here and they do seem to breed quite well, but they are so timid that I can't normally get a photo of them.