The best of the pigeon shots I took had to be up on a caravan tv antennae at the holiday park in Gloucester, late afternoon. Never mind, it is clearly a white-headed pigeon; the first I'd ever seen.
Maybe a female or juvenile noting the colouring difference?
These pigeons are quite vocal, with a loud "whoo-hoo" it is described as, in my Birds of Australia book.
and although not a clear shot, I thought it worth including just to show their bulk. Quite a chunky bird aren't they just?
They always do look well-fed, but such sweet little ones they are. These are great photos, Carole.
ReplyDeletereally cool looking birds!
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at how many different species of pigeon/doves there are in the world I have never heard of... many thanks for sharing another newbie. xx
ReplyDeleteA bit of chunky, yes, but oh so lovely...rather stately look!
ReplyDeleteThey are a little chunkie, aren't they? Well fed and sweet!!
ReplyDeleteHe is a chunky bird! Nice photos of a bird I've never seen.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely shots of this large and unique looking pigeon! Such variety these come in! HOpe you had a lovely Easter. Bet your weather is starting to cool off a bit. Best from Texas!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a cool looking pigeon! Quite different from what I'm used to here.
ReplyDeleteNice bird - I'm surprised they did not all end up in pigeons pies in the past! Glad they did not.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a beautiful picture of this bird you have photographed Carole.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture I find that totally amazing, so sharp and detail.
Greetings Irma
Buenas fotos de esta bonita paloma.Saludos
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another 'lifer'!! And my apologies for including you in my recent award - I should have checked 1st. Now that I've got it under my belt I am going to take a leaf from your book and make my blog award-free too!! It's a real double edged sword!
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs Carole.
ReplyDeleteCostas
Wundervolle Fotos.
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I've never herd of them. They are something different. I like how his red feet are curled around the antennae
ReplyDeleteI saw 4 corners last night about the drilling for coal seam gas in the Gloucester Valley. It was a disturbing story.
Just wonderful. A special bird...
ReplyDeletelove those eyes. ( :
ReplyDeleteThe first picture gives a good look of this beautiful pigeon. Ours look so different and yes they mostly look well fed.
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