Domestic Pigeon by onewing

Domestic Pigeon

Still down at the marina in Nelson Bay and this time on the breakwater.

We very often see pelicans, cormorants and gulls on the breakwater but rarely see pigeons there and this is only the second time I have ever seen a pigeon in our area.

We very often see crested pigeons in our garden, but not the common pigeon.
A fabulous close up with wonderful detail. I love the iridescent colours on their necks and pretty eyes.
February 7th, 2024  
Great shot! Love the pose
February 7th, 2024  
What a lovely shot of this simple bird.
February 7th, 2024  
The pattern and texture of the background echo that on the bird. The pigeon is about the only bird that appears in our garden nowadays. Everything else seems to have deserted us.
February 7th, 2024  
Beautiful healthy specimen
February 7th, 2024  
Watching two of these right now in my garden pecking at the beech nuts that fell off the tree. Fascinating how something can be common yet rare
February 7th, 2024  
Beautiful capture and detail.
February 7th, 2024  
Great closeup
February 7th, 2024  
Well captured feather detail and colours Babs:)
February 7th, 2024  
The neck feathers are such lovely colours.
February 7th, 2024  
Nice close-up - I love the iridescent feathers around the neck and gleaming in the light !
February 7th, 2024  
They are everywhere aren't they! Couldn't believe their numbers in Europe when we were there.
February 7th, 2024  
When I see pigeons I always think of our tour guide in Florence, Italy. She said the city is in a quandary about how to keep the pigeons off of the sculptures throughout the city. Their population had exploded and they were everywhere.
February 7th, 2024  
A beautiful capture
February 7th, 2024  
nice
February 7th, 2024  
Stunning portrait
February 7th, 2024  
Nice clarity!
February 7th, 2024  
Great focus. How cool you saw a pigeon.
February 7th, 2024  
Lovely detail
February 7th, 2024  
Great shot
February 7th, 2024  
Well he does look a bit drab for your part of the world Babs…..no competition to your lovely colourful native bird the Lorikeets.
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February 7th, 2024  
Not a great swap - pigeons for pelicans... He does look quite nice in your lovely image though
February 7th, 2024  
Lovely clear shot
February 7th, 2024  
Nice colours & markings!
February 7th, 2024  
wonderful closeup
February 7th, 2024  
Brillianr
February 7th, 2024  
Very nice capture of those details and the color and iridescence on the neck.
February 8th, 2024  
Well, if the climate is good for them and they don't have any predators, I guarantee you'll be seeing more! They are quite prolific. Good shot.
February 8th, 2024  
@ludwigsdiana @edorreandresen @jamibann @boxplayer @casablanca @sangwann @joansmor @pcoulson @wakelys @beryl @louannwarren @corinnec @pdulis @365projectorgchristine @kwind @mittens @kitkat365 @happypat @robz @ollyfran @carole_sandford @lesip @beverley365 @shutterbug49 Thanks We do see lots of crested pigeons in our area and in our garden too, but this is only the second common pigeon I have seen in our area. They are usually city-dwellers so maybe this one is on his holidays.

@helenhall How odd that pigeons are the only birds you see in your garden. I wonder how they managed to scare everything else away.

@pusspup We used to see them everywhere when we lived in the UK, and we do get created pigeons in our garden, but this is only the second common pigeon I have seen here. Maybe he is on his holidays.

@olivetreeann He seems to be quite happy with the climate in our area and I have seen lots of them when I lived in the UK. Maybe this one has decided on a seachange as this is only the second common pigeon I have ever seen here. I wonder if he will tell his friends about our little bit of paradise.
February 8th, 2024  
Given that they are kin to doves, they have a similar serenity to them. Good capture.
February 8th, 2024  
Beautiful bird, I especially love the iridescent feathers on his neck!!
February 8th, 2024  
I also like the pink and green on their necks
February 8th, 2024  
Beautiful shot. In our country, pigeons have completely taken over urban areas and often cause problems.
February 8th, 2024  
Great capture. Some nice colors on it.
February 9th, 2024  
Perfect shot.
February 10th, 2024  
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