A Part of the Silence by gardenfolk

A Part of the Silence

In order to see birds
it is necessary to become
a part of the silence.
...Robert Lynd

I enjoy my Mourning Doves. I have 6-7 couples that visit my yard. Their advertising call is a mournful "oowoo-woo-woo-woo. I find the call soulful and soothing. And sometimes I call out to them...and they answer.

Their wings also produce a fluttering whistle as they take flight. I like that sound too. The whistle reminds me of the soft sound my sweet Sophie makes when I pick her up.
They are lovely birds snd I like them for all the same reasons. We have White Wing Doves.
February 24th, 2021  
Nice to have them coming to the years. Great silhouette.
February 24th, 2021  
Lovely shot. I used to have a couple nesting in my yard several years in a row but the doves haven’t been back for a while.
February 24th, 2021  
oooh very nice
February 24th, 2021  
Love this - such great comp
February 24th, 2021  
Lovely silhouette.
February 25th, 2021  
I like your black and white pics. Mourning Doves drive me crazy though.
February 25th, 2021  
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