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Mourning Dove


Mourning Dove
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Houghton (poppygan59) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 82 W: 0 N: 219] (902)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS10D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-25 6:28
Viewed: 366
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Abundant and widespread, the Mourning Dove is well known throughout most of North America. Its mournful call is heard from deserts to forest edges, from farmlands to inner cities

During nest-building, the female stays at the nest and the male collects sticks. He stands on her back to give her the nest material. She takes it and weaves it into the nest.

The Mourning Dove almost invariably lays two eggs. Clutches of three or four are the result of more than one female laying in the nest. A dove may have up to five or six clutches in a single year.

A Mourning Dove pair rarely leaves its eggs unattended. The male usually incubates from midmorning until late afternoon, and the female sits the rest of the day and night.

The Mourning Dove is the most widespread and abundant game bird in North America. Despite being hunted throughout most of its range, it remains among the 10 most abundant birds in the United States.
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Thanks for your kind critique on my recent butterfly, Image, Bill.
A cursory glance at your portfolio reveals an interesting collection. However, I am going to react to your latest -- the picture of a Mourning Dove. The name itself intrigues me.
The bird looks beautiful from the chosen perspective with fine details on its plumage. The eye in particular has been brilliantly captured.
The BG helps a great deal in making the bird stand out.
thanks and all the best.

Hi, Bill,

great capture with beautiful composition and colours. tfs.

chrs,
Man Yee

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