Saturday, May 21, 2011

Nesting

A morning dove sitting on her nest situated in a cactus.

Can you find her in this photo from further away?
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17 comments:

  1. KateMay 21, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    It doesn't look like the most comfortable spot for a nest. But, what do I know?!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 21, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I woke up this morning in Arizona to the sound of doves in our yard.

    I found the dove in the big photo with the help that you centered the subject when taking the picture.

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  3. BirdmanMay 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Coo coo, coo coo...

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  4. tracyMay 21, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Wow, what great shots! She looks a little annoyed in that first one. LOL.

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  5. LowellMay 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Cute! I like these things even though they're really nothing more than pigeons. And yes, I can see the bird in the 2nd photo - right in the middle, but very well hidden!

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  6. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I love the sound of morning doves. This one is well protected in her (or his) nest. Also - I love the hidden "I spy" pictures! Great photos, Sharon!

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  7. Regina KMay 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I am impressed that you found her in there, but she is safe and secure from predators.

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  8. ShannonMay 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    What a great shot. After seeing this I realized I don't really know the difference between a pigeon and a dove and looked it up. I see the question in a lot of responses on Google so guess I'm not the only one who has wondered.

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  9. MoMay 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    She looks as interested in you as you in her

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  10. JudyMay 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Very sharp image of the bird in the top photo. The cactus will help protect the chicks from predators but I always wonder how the nesting pair keep from getting stabbed.

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  11. JackMay 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I guess I will file this in the category of "do your best with what you have." A nest in a cactus? Well, if there is nothing softer around . . .

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  12. RedPatMay 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Cute! Doesn't she get needles/thorns in the foot?

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  13. RandyMay 21, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love Morning Doves and their soft cooing. She's well protected.

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  14. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Ahhhh

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  15. KathyMay 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wonderful photo. It's amazing how so many birds make their nests in inhospitable places - more safety for the chicks!

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  16. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Love the composition on top. Well done, Sharon.

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  17. MagpieMay 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    It always amazes me what passes as a nest for a dove. They are very minimalist. :)

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