Standing guard

This is one of the collard doves that are nesting in our garden. It's standing guard over our feeding table and when a bird dares to go near it chases them away, it thinks it's just for his use!
Better on black

Thank you for all the wonderful comments and favs, all are much appreciated.

[Andy]

Great clear close up! Just seen two of these timid birds chase a rook or crow two hours ago for a couple minutes!!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super capture

[Pyrrhula]

Great and beautiful shot. Super detailed.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a pretty impressive looking dove. Sweet capture.

[Hazel]

What a proud dove!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Robert Barr]

Making himself look tough. I like birds with attitude..

[Kate Goring]

What a regal looking bird. Gorgeous shot, I love those talons.

[Kathy]

Well captured.

[Lois]

Beautiful close up!!

[Denise Wood]

Terrific :)

[Joyce]

Beautiful shot Margaret

[Penelope Ann]

Love the ruffled head feathers

[Babs]

Super shot, he does look a bit bossy.

[Nicole]

Beautiful caputre! Love the puffy hair!

[Graham Thresher]

A wonderful close up. Fav.

[Deborah McGavock]

Like his hair do!